Water Truck Driver

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, and we are a PEOPLE-first company. Our team members are the key to our success, and we are committed to giving them the tools, training, and time to do their jobs productively and safely each day.

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.

We have an excellent opportunity for Water Truck Drivers in our Magna, Utah location!

Water Truck Drivers are responsible for driving around the location, wetting the dirt to prevent dust. It is the operator’s responsibility and duty to inspect equipment and make sure it is running correctly. Drivers are responsible for communicating with and informing the shop of all equipment maintenance needs in order to keep equipment in good working order. All drivers are required to observe all safety standards.

• Protect and enhance reputation within the industry
• Basic preventive maintenance (Pre Trips and Post-Trips)
• Achieve Knife River Vision, Mission, and Direction
• Ensure Adherence to all health and Safety Standards (P.P.E.)
• Have a vested interest in the company’s success and strive to better everyone and everything
• There are many types of equipment used in material production, there is a need to have a basic understanding of them all.

• 3 years of equipment operating experience and water truck driving
• CDL with tankers endorsement
• Self-Motivated with a results driven approach
• Have a complete understanding of the equipment you operate
• Ability to see what needs to be done and doing it.
• Thoroughness, efficiency, reliability, and exact timeliness is critical
• Ability and attitude to support all employees with anything they need to be successful
• Willingness to adapt to changing Circumstances
• Situational awareness, always be aware of your surroundings
• Ability to interpret hand signals

Must be physically able to pass a pre-employment physical & drug test. Water Truck Drivers must be capable to work all day according to local laws while paying attention to their personal surrounding and changing environments. A pre-employment physical & drug test will be required before employment to ensure physical health. This job can require lifting heavy loads 50lbs+ on rare occasions (fabric rolls and tools) and is extremely strenuous on the body.

Ability to stand up all day, walk across the job site, and be able to use manually operated tools are a requirement.

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.

For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.