WATER TRUCK

Great Pay! Great Benefits! Strong Teams! Knife River is a PEOPLE-first company. Our teams are the foundation of our success, and we're committed to providing the training, tools and support to do great work and go home safely at the end of each day. Join a team that looks out for one another and supports career growth from day one.

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:

Knife River has an excellent opportunity for a CDL driver to safely maintain & operate a water truck to transport and spray water on road surfaces at the designated location with the goal of keeping gravel/ clay road surfaces at optimum moisture content.

The water truck will actually perform work in Ennis. Candidates in the surrounding area are encouraged to apply, including Waxahachie and Hillsboro.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS (minimum educational, experience, or other relevant job requirements)

• Must have a Class B CDL license with Tanker Endorsement and ability to operate standard transmission vehicle.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment DOT drug screen, DOT physical, physical performance evaluation.
• Must provide and maintain proper license and endorsements, must have acceptable driving record.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS (preferred requirements i.e. certifications, software use, etc.)

• Minimum 1 years’ experience within the road construction industry is preferred.
• Previous experience operating a Water Truck is preferred.

DUTIES AND/OR RESPONSIBILITIES (summary of components that make up the job)

• Perform daily equipment, walk around and site inspections to identify and correct any unsafe conditions and keep equipment properly maintained.
• Accurately record pre & post-trip inspections on daily vehicle inspection form.
• Safely operate water truck and water pumps.
• Properly apply water volumes according to road surface.
• Accurately record gallons of water taken from each source staying in compliance with daily limits.
• Monitor vehicle performance, fluid levels, and mechanical fitness.
• Assist construction crews while waiting to apply water.
• Communicate effectively (verbal, listening, written) and work with difficult people
  under high stress situations. Self-motivated, team-player with good interpersonal skills; ability to maintain positive customer relations and act courteous/respectful of others.
• Troubleshoot and problem solve situations (material quality, equipment operation/repair).
• Monitor and discuss production problems with co-workers and managers/supervisors.
• Ensure OSHA, EPA,DNR, safety and environmental regulation compliance.
• Regular and timely attendance is essential to this position.
• Performs other laboring duties as needed when not operating water truck.

Notice:

Because of the nature of work at Knife River, the person in this position may be expected to work any shift and at various locations based on company needs and the duties of the position may change at any time and may not be identified in this job description. The content of the job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification.

It is not intended to be construed as a contract or an all inclusive list of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills and abilities required of all personnel so classified.

Veterans:

At Knife River, we are committed to helping our military transition to civilian life. We are constantly looking to add veterans to our workforce and…