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.
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. 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)
- Safely drive and deliver ready mix concrete to commercial, construction and residential projects
- Complete pre and post trip inspections on truck equipment
- Document each delivery and complete all paperwork that may be necessary
- Develop product knowledge and understand the importance of quality & service
- Wash residual concrete from the truck and maintain a clean appearance by complying with Knife River’s operational policies, procedures and standards
- Assure all safety policies and procedures are followed to prevent any and all unsafe actions, processes and behaviors observed
- Other duties assigned as needed
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS (minimum educational, experience, or other relevant job requirements)
- Previous truck driving experience (concrete experience preferred, but not required)
- Possess and maintain a valid commercial driver’s license, clean MVR record and DOT/CDL records.
- Class B minimum requirement, Class A preferred
- Ability to lift 50 lbs. a number of times a day
- Ability to pass a pre-employment criminal background check, physical/functional exam and drug screen
- Ability to work flexible shifts, including weekends, nights and overtime
- Display a professional and courteous attitude towards all team members and customers
Must be able to read, write, and speak English sufficiently to comply with FMCSA regulations, understand traffic signs, communicate with law enforcement, and complete required records.
BENEFITS:
- Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
- Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Years of Service Recognition
- Voluntary Life Insurance for Employees, Spouses, and Dependents
VETERANS:
At Knife River, we are committed to helping our military transition to civilian life. We are constantly looking to add veterans to our workforce and want to make the transition as smooth as possible. There are many jobs within the military that are transferable to our Ready Mix Driver position:
Air Force:
Pavements and Construction Equipment Helper
Pavements and Construction Equipment Apprentice
Pavements and Construction Equipment Journeyman
Pavements and Construction Equipment Craftsman
Army:
M48/M60 Tank Driver
Armor Reconnaissance Vehicle Driver
XM1 Tank Driver
Turbine Engine Driven Generator Repairer
Marines:
Engineer Equipment Operator
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 laws.
Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background checks.
All applications are submitted online. If you are having issues completing the application, please come to the office for assistance.
