Knife River Corporation is hiring: Truck Driver - Aggregates in Billings

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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, and we are a PEOPLE-first company. Our team members are the key to our success, and we are committed to giving them the tools, training, and time to do their jobs productively and safely each day. 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.

Knife River is looking for dependable Truck Drivers to join our team!

Job Summary

Responsible for operating End Dump or Belly Dump with Trailer, Side Dump to transport materials in a safe and timely manner.

Primary Job Duties Include

• Safely operate Class A truck to transport asphalt or aggregate to job sites, often times driving on uneven or unfinished surface.
• Inspects truck for defects before and after trips and submits report indicating truck condition.
• Maintains driver log according to ICC regulations.
• May operate loader to load aggregate into truck box.
• Daily maintenance of equipment such as cleaning truck inside and out as well as inspection to identify maintenance issues needed for communication to the shop.
• Recognize surroundings and practice traffic awareness to maintain a safe environment.
• Hook and unhook trailer, occasionally multiple times per shift.
• Tarp load when needed.
• Clean spilled material/buildup off box (spill chutes, belts, side boards, etc.)
• Verify that gates are closed.
• Assist construction crews while waiting to unload.
• Maintain proper information in truck cab pouch.
• Report information accurately and completely on daily time cards, truck cab information and other needed paperwork.
• Maintain and support a safe and harassment free work environment.
• Ensure OSHA, DOT, EPA, DNR, MSHA, Federal, State, and Local safety and environmental regulation compliance and attend required training.
• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal, listening, written).
• Ability to read maps and navigate to new locations.
• Must be self-motivated, team-player with excellent interpersonal skills; ability to maintain positive customer relations and act courteous and respectful toward others.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision and recognize matters needing attention and initiate action on that recognition.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Perform possible night duty work when assigned.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• A CDL Class A (tractor-trailer). Preference given for experience driving End Dump with Pup or Belly Dump with Pup, Side Dump.
• Must have and maintain medical card and acceptable driving record and required endorsements.
• General education, grammar and arithmetic.
  
  

How To Apply

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.

Knife River Montana offers a 401(K) as well as Company Paid medical, dental, vision, life and Short-Term Disability benefits for employees and their dependents. Paid Time Off (PTO) offered after 90 days of successful employment and Holiday pay offered after 30 days of successful employment with 8 holidays recognized.

Subject to pre-employment drug testing, random drug screening and background check.

You may apply online at jobs.kniferiver.com

If unable to apply online, please mail completed application to:

Knife River - Billings

4014 Hesper Rd

Billings, MT 59106

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Construction

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