Truck Driver - Construction; Seasonal

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 and maintaining straight truck or tractor‑trailer equipment to transport material to designated locations in a timely manner. You will display a professional and courteous attitude with customers and team members and may also operate a loader to load material into the truck box.

• Safely operate Class A or B truck to transport asphalt or aggregate to job sites, often driving on uneven or unfinished surfaces.
• Inspect the truck for defects before and after trips and submit a report indicating the truck condition.
• Maintain a driver log according to ICC regulations as required.
• Operate a loader to load aggregate into the truck box when needed.
• Perform daily maintenance of equipment such as cleaning the 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 the load when needed.
• Clean spilled material or buildup off the 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 the truck cab pouch.
• Report information accurately and completely on daily timecards, truck cab information and other needed paperwork.
• Ensure compliance with MSHA, OSHA, EPA, DNR, safety and environmental regulations.
• Always work safely and take action to prevent unsafe actions, processes, and behaviors.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to use tablets, CBs, and other electronic devices to maintain logs and communications.
• Able to work independently and under time constraints.

• General education, grammar and arithmetic, GED or high school diploma or equivalent.
• A CDL Class A (tractor‑trailer) or CDL Class B (straight truck) license. Preference given for experience driving a belly dump, lowboy, tank, or straight truck.
• Must have and maintain a medical card, an acceptable driving record, and required endorsements.
• Ability to work flexible shifts, including overtime, possible nights, and some Saturdays.

• 2–5 years of construction driving experience.

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.