Haul Truck Driver - Quarry Night Shift
About The Position
Knife River is a PEOPLE-first company that is committed to giving its team members the tools, training, and time to do their jobs productively and safely. The company is one of the 10 largest construction materials producers/contractors in the Country and is publicly traded on the NYSE. This position is responsible for driving a haul truck to transport large rocks to and from specified destinations within a mine site. This role operates on a night shift with a shift differential available. Typical hours during Production are Sunday-Thursday 4:30 PM-4:30 AM, and during Maintenance, hours are Monday-Thursday 6:00 AM - 4:00 PM. The company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and conducts pre-employment drug testing and background checks.
Requirements
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED), or up to one month related experience or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Driver’s license required.
- Ensure OSHA, DOT, EPA, DNR, MSHA, Federal, State, and Local safety and environmental regulation compliance including attending training.
- Must be able to wear a half mask respirator at times and be fit tested. Facial hair is allowed as long as it does not protrude under the respirator seal or interfere with valve function.
Responsibilities
- Operate haul truck within the mine site in accordance with all applicable safety regulations, specifically, MSHA and Knife River policies.
- Transport materials safely in varying weather, light and site conditions.
- Clearly and effectively communicate with fellow employees to relay and receive information.
- Complete Pre and Post operational equipment inspections accurately and legibly.
- Maintain proper operating levels of the equipment’s fluids, fuel, tire pressures, etc.
- Maintain a clean and safe operating cab, including windows, mirrors, seat, and floor.
- Operate a 2.5” high pressure water hose independently for mobile equipment clean up and wash out duties.
- Assist with clean up duties at crushing plants, including shoveling, using hand tools, and operating high pressure water hoses.
- Willingness and ability to work long hours during the production season.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
- Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Profit Sharing
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Sick Time
- 8 Paid Holidays
- Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
- Short-term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- Years of Service Recognition
- Voluntary Life Insurance for Employees, Spouses, and Dependents
- Critical Illness Plan
- Accident Coverage Plan
- Hospital Indemnity
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
