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Drill Truck Operator Seasonal

Job in Bemidji, Beltrami County, Minnesota, 56601, USA
Listing for: Knife River - North Central
Seasonal/Temporary position
Listed on 2026-02-24
Job specializations:
  • Transportation
    General Labor
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 27 - 30 USD Hourly USD 27.00 30.00 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: DRILL TRUCK OPERATOR - (SEASONAL)

Good Pay! Good Benefits! Good People! Knife River is a PEOPLE-first company. Our team members are key to our success, and we are committed to giving them the tools, training, and time to do their jobs productively and go home safely each day. Please consider joining our growing team today!

At Knife River, we take care of our team because we know it's our people who make us successful. We are one of the 10 largest construction materials producers/contractors in the Country. Our goal is to build strong teams that, in turn, build strong communities. We are also a publicly traded company on the NYSE with the ticker symbol KNF and part of the S&P Mid Cap 400 index.

ROLE

OVERVIEW

The Drill Truck Operator is responsible to safely operate portable rotary drilling rig to drill shallow boreholes to obtain samples of earth formations to locate the best possible source of aggregate/gravel.

This is a seasonal position that generally requires travel through Northern Minnesota and North Dakota with other work locations as assigned.

DUTIES AND/OR RESPONSIBILITIES

Summary of components that make up the job

  • Safely operate and maintain a drill truck, including daily inspections, fueling, lubricating, and cleaning
  • Position truck-mounted derrick at drilling sites and perform drilling operations
  • Collect soil and core samples; perform soil testing and record borehole depths and data
  • Deliver aggregate samples to laboratories and verify test results
  • Communicate test results to landowners and obtain signed pit agreements
  • Meet with landowners and maintain professional, positive customer relationships
  • Use company software to collect drilling data and develop drilling logs and maps
  • Identify and troubleshoot equipment, material quality, and operational issues
  • Communicate production or field issues with coworkers and supervisors
  • Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, DNR, and company safety and environmental requirements
  • Perform other related duties as assigned
  • MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
  • GED or high school diploma or equivalent
  • Previous Drill Truck Operator experience, or related experience (preferred)
  • Equipment maintenance & operation experience
  • Ability to provide and maintain proper licensure, medical card and acceptable driving record (must obtain CDL within 6 months)
  • COMPENSATION

    Estimated Wage: $27.00 to $30.00 Per Hour – depending on work location, project, work experience and education

    BENEFITS
  • Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
  • Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
  • 401(k) with Company Match
  • Profit Sharing
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Sick Time
  • 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

    If unable to apply online, mail completed application to:

    ATTN HR PO Box 40 Bemidji, MN 56619

    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 check.

    Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

    This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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