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.

This is a full-time seasonal position.

This is a 49er Union Position. 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. Will need to display a professional and courteous attitude with customers and team members and provide excellent customer service and be knowledgeable about material properties.

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

1. Perform daily truck inspections and report needed repairs.
2. Daily maintenance of equipment.
3. Drives truck under loading hopper to receive sand, gravel, cement and water and starts mixer adjusting ready mix to proper slump, rinsing down, loading area, and cleaning off material spilled on outside of drum
4. Drives truck equipped with auxiliary concrete mixer to deliver concrete mix to job sites:
5. Drives truck to location for unloading, attaches chutes then unloads concrete
6. Cleans truck after delivery to prevent concrete from hardening in mixer and on truck, using water hose and hoe.
7. Drives trucks including ready mix, septic, block and aggregate materials.
8. Recognize surroundings and practice traffic awareness to maintain a safe environment.
9. Clean and maintain truck.
10. Ensure proper loading and adjusting of ready mix to proper slump.
11. Add value-added supplies, such as re-rod, chloride or sealers, etc as needed.
12. Ensure DOT, MSHA, OSHA, EPA, DNR, safety and environmental regulation compliance.
13. Always work safely and take action to prevent any and all unsafe actions, processes, and behaviors.
14. Perform other duties as assigned.

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

1. A CDL Class B license or higher with two years truck driving experience.
2. Ability to hold and maintain proper licensure, medical card, and acceptable driving record.
3. Ability to work flexible shifts, including overtime, possible nights and some Saturdays.

Compensation:

$20.75 - $22.35/Hour Plus Fringe Benefits (Contribution to Health and Wellness, Pension, etc)

Benefits:

Benefits are through the Local 49 Operating Engineers

Additional Information:

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 checks.

All applications are completed online. If you're having issues completing the application, you can stop at our office for assistance.