Job Description

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 MidCap 400 index.

The Drill Truck Operator is responsible to safely operate portable rotary drilling rig to drill shallow boreholes to obtain samples of earth formations to locate the best possible source of aggregate/gravel.

This is a seasonal position that generally requires travel through Northern Minnesota and North Dakota with other work locations as assigned.

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

1. Safely operate and maintain a drill truck, including daily inspections, fueling, lubricating, and cleaning
2. Position truck‑mounted derrick at drilling sites and perform drilling operations
3. Collect soil and core samples; perform soil testing and record borehole depths and data
4. Deliver aggregate samples to laboratories and verify test results
5. Communicate test results to landowners and obtain signed pit agreements
6. Meet with landowners and maintain professional, positive customer relationships
7. Use company software to collect drilling data and develop drilling logs and maps
8. Identify and troubleshoot equipment, material quality, and operational issues
9. Communicate production or field issues with coworkers and supervisors
10. Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, DNR, and company safety and environmental requirements
11. Perform other related duties as assigned

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

A successful Drill Truck Operator for Knife River Materials will have:

1. GED or high school diploma or equivalent
2. Previous Drill Truck Operator experience, or related experience (preferred)
3. Equipment maintenance & operation experience
4. Ability to provide and maintain proper licensure, medical card and acceptable driving record (must obtain CDL within 6 months)

COMPENSATION:

Estimated Wage: $27.00 to $30.00 Per Hour-depending on work location, project, work experience and education

BENEFITS:

1. Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
2. Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
3. 401(k) with Company Match
4. Profit Sharing
5. Paid Time Off
6. Paid Sick Time
7. Paid Holidays
8. Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
9. Short-term Disability
10. Employee Assistance Program
11. Years of Service Recognition
12. Voluntary Life Insurance for Employees, Spouses, and Dependents
13. Critical Illness Plan
14. Accident Coverage Plan
15. Hospital Indemnity

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

If unable to apply online, mail completed application to:

ATTN HR PO Box 40 Bemidji, MN 56619

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 law.

Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background check.