Ready Mix Driver Trainee

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.

Complete training course provided by the company to be able to drive a Ready Mix truck to deliver concrete mix to job sites. This position will complete inhouse classroom and hands on training to prepare for CDL behind the wheel test. Once the CDL license has been obtained this position will be responsible to operate a Ready Mix Truck to transport material to designated location in a timely manner.

Will need to display a professional and courteous attitude with customers and team members.

The typical hours are Monday - Friday 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM during the production season. Typical hours are Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM during the maintenance season. Hours may vary based on weather and customer demand.

We’re hiring full-time, part-time, and seasonal team members to join our growing team.

• Complete training assignments that are provided by the company.
• Assist in daily truck inspections, positioning truck, attaching chutes, adjust drum, climb ladder with 3 points contact to inspect load or clean drum.
• Wash truck and keep truck clean inside and out.
• Take care of drum to prevent excessive build up of concrete.
• Must be available to work overtime hours during the construction season.
• Ensure OSHA, DOT, EPA, DNR, MSHA, Federal, State, and Local safety and environmental regulation compliance including attending training.
• Reports any safety concerns.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Must have completed the written part for your CDL license.
• Driving portion for the CDL will be provided by the company.
• Valid Driver's License. Must be able to obtain a Class “B” CDL within a reasonable amount of time.
• Must also be able to pass a DOT Medical Examination.

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.

All applications are completed online. If you are having issues completing the application, please visit the main office for assistance.