Knife River - SD is hiring: Ready-Mix Truck Driver in Sioux Falls

Overview

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 committed to giving them the tools, training, and time to do their jobs productively and go home 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.

Role Overview

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. You will display a professional and courteous attitude with customers and team members and provide excellent customer service while being knowledgeable about material properties.

Typical hours for this position during Production are approximately 6am-5pm, Monday-Friday. Typical hours during Maintenance are 7am-3pm, Monday-Friday. Hours may vary based on weather and customer demand.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• A CDL license with two years truck driving experience.
• Must maintain medical card and acceptable driving record.
• One to three months experience and/or training related to ready mix delivery.
• Ability to use computerized time tracking system.
• Must be able to pass a DOT physical at pre-employment clinic appointment.

Duties and/or Responsibilities

• Perform daily truck inspections and report needed repairs or safety concerns.
• Perform daily housekeeping in truck cab and maintenance of equipment, including fluid levels and tire pressure.
• Drive truck safely into position to receive load and adjust ready mix to proper slump.
• Adjust drum revolutions to improve concrete quality.
• Drive truck equipped with auxiliary concrete mixer to deliver concrete mix to job sites.
• Recognize surroundings and practice traffic awareness to maintain a safe environment.
• Communicate with customers to understand requirements of the job and address safety concerns. Clear communication is a must.
• Position truck for unloading and attach chutes safely.
• Adjust moisture to contractor's requirements.
• Clean truck safely after delivery to prevent concrete from hardening in mixer and on truck, using water hose and hoe. This may require climbing up a ladder with three points of contact onto a platform.
• Wash truck and keep it clean inside and out.
• Complete recordkeeping tasks, including changes made to the product and any weather and environmental conditions on the load ticket for quality assurance; daily timekeeping and time-off requests; inspection reports.
• Ensure OSHA, DOT, EPA, DNR, MSHA, Federal, State, and Local safety and environmental regulation compliance, including attending training.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Licenses & Certifications

• Driver's License Class B (required)

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