Ready Mix Driver

Ready Mix Driver

As a Ready Mix Driver you will operate a ready mix truck to load, transport and unload ready mixed concrete at various locations while practicing proper traffic, site and delivery safety procedures.

You will display a professional and courteous attitude with customers and team members, provide excellent customer service and be knowledgeable about material properties.

Typical hours are Monday – Friday 5:30 AM – 5:30 PM during production. Typical hours during Maintenance are Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Hours may vary based on weather and customer demand.

• Perform daily truck inspections and report needed repairs or safety concerns.
• Perform daily housekeeping in truck cab and maintenance of equipment, including fluid levels and tire pressure.
• Drive truck safely into position to receive load and adjust ready mix to proper slump.
• Adjust drum revolutions to improve concrete quality.
• Drive truck equipped with auxiliary concrete mixer to deliver concrete mix to job sites.
• Recognize surroundings and practice traffic awareness to maintain a safe environment.
• Communicate with customers to understand job requirements and address safety concerns.
• Position truck for unloading and attach chutes safely.
• Adjust moisture to contractor’s requirements.
• Clean truck safely after delivery to prevent concrete from hardening in mixer and on truck, using water hose and hoe; may require climbing a ladder using three points of contact onto platform.
• Wash truck and keep truck clean inside and out.
• Complete record‑keeping tasks, including: note changes made to the product and any weather and environmental conditions on the load ticket for quality assurance; daily timekeeping and time off requests; inspection reports.
• Ensure OSHA, DOT, EPA, DNR, MSHA, federal, state, and local safety and environmental regulatory compliance, including attending training.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or GED.
• A CDL license with at least two years of truck driving experience.
• Maintain a medical card and an acceptable driving record.
• One to three months of experience and/or training related to ready mix delivery.
• Ability to use a computerized time‑tracking system.
• Pass a DOT physical at a pre‑employment clinic appointment.

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.