TRACTOR TRAILER END DUMP DRIVER - (SEASONAL)

Great Pay! Great Benefits! Strong Teams! Knife River is a PEOPLE-first company. Our teams are the foundation of our success, and we're committed to providing the training, tools and support to do great work and go home safely at the end of each day. Join a team that looks out for one another and supports career growth from day one.

ROLE OVERVIEW:

Our season kicks off in April and runs through November, with the possibility of extending into December. As a seasonal team member, you'll enjoy winters off to travel, hunt, fish, or pursue the activities you love-while still keeping your benefits all year long.

As a Tractor Trailer Driver you are responsible to operate and properly maintain an End dump truck to transport material to designated location in a timely manner.

DUTIES AND/OR RESPONSIBILITIES (summary of components that make up the job) An asterisk (*) indicates essential job functions that cannot be modified in order to fulfill the job requirements.

1. Safely operate Class A truck to transport asphalt or aggregate to job site often driving on uneven or unfinished surface.
2. Inspect trucks for defects before and after trips and submit report indicating truck Maintains driver log according to ICC regulations as required.
3. May operate loader to load aggregate into truck box. Loader and MSHA Training/Facial Mask Fit Required.
4. Daily maintenance of equipment such as cleaning truck inside and out, greasing, oiling, brakes, lights and any other maintenance instructed to perform.
5. Recognize surroundings and practice traffic awareness to maintain a safe environment
6. Assist with plant maintenance, repairs, set up and take downs
7. Tarp load when needed
8. Clean spilled material/buildup off box (spill chutes, belts, side boards, )
9. Verify that gates are closed
10. Complete load tickets
11. Assist construction crews while waiting to unload
12. Spread product
13. Maintain proper information in truck cab
14. Report information accurately and completely on daily timecards, truck cab information and other needed
15. Maintain and support a safe and harassment free work
16. Ensure OSHA, DOT, EPA, DNR, MSHA, Federal, State, and Local safety and environmental regulation compliance and attend required training.
17. Always work safely and take action to prevent all unsafe actions, processes, and behaviors.
18. Perform other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (types and extent of knowledge, skills or abilities an incumbent must possess to complete the job responsibilities satisfactorily)

1. Ability to read maps and navigate to new locations
2. Ability to work with minimum supervision and recognize matters needing attention and initiate action
3. Communicate effectively (verbal, listening, written) and work with difficult people under high stress situations.
4. Self-motivated, team-player with good interpersonal skills; ability to maintain positive customer relations and act courteous/respectful of others.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS (minimum educational, experience, or other relevant job requirements)

1. General education, grammar and arithmetic, GED or high school diploma or equivalent
2. A CDL Class A (tractor-trailer) Preference given for experience driving a belly dump, flow boy, lowboy, tanker or straight truck.
3. Must have and maintain medical card and acceptable driving record and required endorsements.

COMPENSATION:

$26.00 - $34.00 per hour depending on experience.

BENEFITS:

1. Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
2. Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
3. 401(k) with Company Match
4. Profit Sharing
5. Paid Time Off
6. 8 Paid Holidays
7. Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
8. Short-term Disability
9. Employee Assistance Program
10. Years of Service Recognition
11. Voluntary Life Insurance for Employees, Spouses, and Dependents
12. Critical Illness Plan
13. Accident Coverage Plan
14. Hospital Indemnity
15. Employee Appreciation Program

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Knife River is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status or any other protected category under applicable state/federal laws.

Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background checks.

All applications are submitted online. If you are having issues completing the application, please come to the office for assistance.

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