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ROLE OVERVIEW:
This is a seasonal position, you can use your winters off to travel, hunt, fish or for other activities you enjoy while your benefits continue year-round
This position is responsible for operating a straight truck or tractor-trailer equipment and maintaining equipment properly in order to transport material to designated location in a timely manner.
DUTIES AND/OR RESPONSIBILITIES (summary of components that make up the job)
- Safely operate Class A or B truck to transport asphalt or aggregate to job site often times driving on uneven or unfinished surface
- Inspects truck for defects before and after trips and submits report indicating truck condition
- Maintains driver log according to ICC regulations as required
- May operate loader to load aggregate into truck box
- Daily maintenance of equipment such as cleaning truck inside and out, greasing, oiling, brakes, lights and any other maintenance instructed to perform
- Recognize surroundings and practice traffic awareness to maintain a safe environment
- Assist with plant maintenance, repairs, set up and take downs
- Tarp load when needed
- Clean spilled material/buildup off box (spill chutes, belts, side boards, etc.)
- Verify that gates are closed
- Complete load tickets
- Assist construction crews while waiting to unload
- Spread product
- Maintain proper information in truck cab pouch
- Report information accurately and completely on daily timecards, truck cab information and other needed paperwork
- Ensure MSHA, OSHA, EPA, DNR, safety and environmental regulation compliance.
- Always work safely and take action to prevent any and all unsafe actions, processes, and behaviors.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS (minimum educational, experience, or other relevant job requirements)
As a successful CMV driver you will have:
- A CDL Class A (tractor-trailer) or CDL Class B (straight truck) license. Preference given for experience driving a belly dump, lowboy, lowboy, tanker or straight truck
- Must have and maintain medical card and acceptable driving record and required endorsements
- Ability to work flexible shifts, including overtime, possible nights and some Saturdays
BENEFITS:
- Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
- Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Profit Sharing
- Paid Time Off
- 8 Paid Holidays
- Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
- Short-term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- Years of Service Recognition
- Voluntary Life Insurance for Employees, Spouses, and Dependents
- Critical Illness Plan
- Accident Coverage Plan
- Hospital Indemnity
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 law.
Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background checks.
All applications are completed online. If you’re having issues completing the application, you can stop at our office for assistance.
