Tractor Trailer Truck Driver (Seasonal)
About The Position
Knife River is a PEOPLE-first company that is committed to providing its team members with the necessary tools, training, and time to perform their jobs effectively and safely. As one of the top 10 construction materials producers and contractors in the country, Knife River aims to build strong teams that contribute to building strong communities. This is a seasonal role, with the season typically running from April through November, potentially extending into December. This allows team members to have winters off while retaining their benefits year-round. The Tractor Trailer Driver is responsible for operating and maintaining tractor-trailer equipment (End dump, Belly dump, or Live bottom) to transport materials to designated locations in a timely and safe manner.
Requirements
- GED or high school diploma or equivalent.
- A CDL Class A (tractor-trailer) license.
- Must have and maintain a medical card.
- Must have an acceptable driving record and required endorsements.
Nice To Haves
- Experience driving a belly dump, flowboy, lowboy, tanker, or straight truck.
Responsibilities
- Safely operate a Class A truck to transport asphalt or aggregate to job sites, often on uneven or unfinished surfaces.
- Inspect truck for defects before and after trips and submit reports on truck condition.
- Maintain driver logs according to ICC regulations.
- May operate a loader to load aggregate into the truck box.
- Perform daily maintenance on equipment, including cleaning the truck, greasing, oiling, checking brakes and lights, and other instructed maintenance.
- Recognize surroundings and practice traffic awareness to maintain a safe environment.
- Assist with plant maintenance, repairs, set-ups, and take-downs.
- Tarp loads when necessary.
- Clean spilled material/buildup off the truck box.
- Verify that gates are closed.
- Complete load tickets.
- Assist construction crews while waiting to unload.
- Spread product.
- Maintain proper information in the truck cab pouch.
- Report information accurately and completely on daily timecards, truck cab information, and other required paperwork.
- Maintain and support a safe and harassment-free work environment.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA, DOT, EPA, DNR, MSHA, Federal, State, and Local safety and environmental regulations, and attend required training.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Communicate effectively (verbal, listening, written).
- Read maps and navigate to new locations.
- Work with minimum supervision, recognize matters needing attention, and initiate action.
- Always work safely and take action to prevent unsafe actions, processes, and behaviors.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
- Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Profit Sharing
- Paid Time Off
- 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
- Employee Appreciation Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
