Drop & Hook Lead Driver

Role Overview

As a Driver Coordinator you are responsible to operate tractor-trailer equipment (Van Trailer, Class A or Tanker) and maintain properly to transport material to designated location in a timely manner. Additionally, the Coordinator is to work closely with Dispatch and customer to help plan daily workloads for product transporting needs, assist in directing support trucks, and help identify issues in the field that need to be addressed or improved upon.

Home time is great with our 2/2/3 schedule (works every other weekend). We are currently looking to fill night positions (6pm - 6am).

$30.00 - $38.00 per hour

(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.

• Assist in creating weekly work and trucking schedules for team and support trucks.
• Assist in directing the drivers and support trucks in the field to determine job order and final destination of loads.
• Assist in creating overall schedule for support based on workload and deadlines.
• Inspect and assist others with truck for defects before and after trips and submit report indicating truck condition. Ensure proper pre-trip and post-trip inspection are being done correctly, maintain driver log according to FMCSA regulations as required.
• Monitor drivers and coordinate with shop on daily maintenance of equipment such as cleaning truck inside and out, greasing, oiling, brakes, lights and any other maintenance instructed to perform.
• Recognize surroundings, point out job hazard, relay information and inform other drivers to practice traffic awareness to maintain a safe environment. Conduct/perform a daily work plan.
• Maintain proper information in truck cab pouch.
• Maintain and support a safe and harassment free work environment to include appropriate etiquette on 2-way and CB radios.
• Consult on logistical issues.
• Communicate with dispatch to coordinate change in times and enforce turnkey times and end times.
• Enforce wearing of proper PPE.
• Treat others with courtesy and respect.
• Provide feedback and coaching in consultation with transportation manager.
• Safely operate Class A or B truck to transport products.
• Report information accurately and completely on daily timecards, truck cab information and other needed paperwork.
• Ensure OSHA, DOT, EPA, DNR, MSHA, Federal, State, and Local safety and environmental regulation compliance and attend required training.
• Always work safely and take action to prevent all unsafe actions, processes, and behaviors.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal, listening, written).
• Must be self‑motivated, team‑player with excellent interpersonal skills; ability to maintain positive customer and co‑worker relations and act courteous and respectful toward others.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision, recognize matters needing attention and initiate action on them, including employee coaching and recognition.
• Maintain customer service communication between team in a professional manner to retain customers and team.

• General education, grammar and arithmetic, GED or high school diploma or equivalent
• A CDL Class A (tractor‑trailer) license. Preference given for experience driving a 53’ van trailers.
• Must have and maintain medical card and acceptable driving record and required endorsements.
• Class A Tanker endorsement
• Drop and Hook experience with unloading docks

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

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.