Truck Driver - Aggregates

Job Summary

Responsible for operating End Dump or Belly Dump with Trailer, Side Dump to transport materials in a safe and timely manner.

• Safely operate Class A truck to transport asphalt or aggregate to job sites, often driving on uneven or unfinished surfaces.
• Inspect truck for defects before and after trips and submit a report indicating truck condition.
• Maintain driver log according to ICC regulations.
• May operate loader to load aggregate into truck box.
• Perform daily maintenance of equipment such as cleaning truck inside and out and inspecting for maintenance issues to communicate to the shop.
• Recognize surroundings and practice traffic awareness to maintain a safe environment.
• Hook and unhook trailer, occasionally multiple times per shift.
• Tarp loads when needed.
• Clean spilled material or buildup off box (spill chutes, belts, side boards, etc.).
• Verify that gates are closed.
• Assist construction crews while waiting to unload.
• Maintain proper information in truck cab pouch.
• Report information accurately and completely on daily time cards, truck cab information and other needed paperwork.
• Maintain and support a safe and harassment‑free work environment.
• Ensure OSHA, DOT, EPA, DNR, MSHA, Federal, State, and Local safety and environmental regulation compliance and attend required training.
• Communicate effectively (verbal, listening, written).
• Read maps and navigate to new locations.
• Be self‑motivated, a team‑player with excellent interpersonal skills; maintain positive customer relations and act courteous and respectful toward others.
• Work with minimum supervision, recognize matters needing attention and initiate action on that recognition.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Perform possible night duty work when assigned.

• CDL Class A (tractor‑trailer). Preference for experience driving End Dump with Pup or Belly Dump with Pup, Side Dump.
• Must have and maintain a medical card, an acceptable driving record and required endorsements.
• General education, grammar and arithmetic.

Knife River Montana offers a 401(K) and company‑paid benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, and short‑term disability for employees and their dependents. Paid Time Off (PTO) is offered after 90 days of successful employment and holiday pay after 30 days of employment with eight holidays recognized.

Subject to pre‑employment drug testing, random drug screening and background check.

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.

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.

 If unable to apply online, please mail the completed application to:

Knife River - Billings
4014 Hesper Rd
Billings, MT 59106

PLEASE NO PHONE CALLS ABOUT THIS POSITION. EMAILS AND RESUMES WILL NOT BE REVIEWED OR ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF THE REQUIRED APPLICATION.