Truck Driver - Construction; Seasonal Job Devils Lake area,North Dakota USA,Transportation

Position: TRUCK DRIVER - CONSTRUCTION (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

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. The position is responsible for operating and maintaining straight truck or tractor-trailer equipment to transport material to designated locations in a timely manner.

Duties and Responsibilities

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.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

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.

Minimum Requirements

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, 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.

Preferred Requirements

2-5 years construction driving experience

Equal Opportunity

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.

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