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READY MIX DRIVER - CONVEYOR (SEASONAL)
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READY MIX DRIVER - CONVEYOR
(SEASONAL) Knife River - North Central life insurance, vision insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k), profit sharing Sep 15, 2026
Description Great Pay! Great Benefits! Strong Teams! Knife River is a PEOPLE-first company. Our teams are the foundation of our success, and we're committed to providing the training, tools and support to do great work and go home safely at the end of each day. Join a team that looks out for one another and supports career growth from day one.
ROLE OVERVIEW
As a Ready-Mix Conveyor Driver, you are responsible to provide products and delivery services to customers in a timely manner to meet customer expectations. Typical schedule is Monday - Friday with Saturday as needed.
DUTIES AND/OR RESPONSIBILITIES
(summary of components that make up the job) Perform daily truck inspections and report needed repairs.
Daily maintenance of equipment.
Drives truck under loading hopper to receive sand, gravel, cement and water and starts mixer adjusting ready mix to proper slump, rinsing downloading area and cleaning off material spilled on outside of drum.
Drives truck equipped with auxiliary concrete mixer to deliver concrete mix to job sites.
Drives truck to location for unloading, attaches chutes then unloads concrete.
Cleans truck after delivery to prevent concrete from hardening in mixer and on truck, using water hose and hoe.
Drives trucks including ready mix, septic, block and aggregate materials.
Recognize surroundings and practice traffic awareness to maintain a safe environment.
Clean and maintain truck.
Ensure proper loading and adjusting of ready mix to proper slump.
Add value-added supplies, such as re-rod, chloride or sealers, etc as needed.
Make contact with customer on job site for unloading instructions and secure signature on load invoice.
Adjust moisture to contractor's requirements and note changes made to the product and any weather and environmental conditions on the load ticket for quality assurance.
Ensure proper use of truck tracking software.
Be able to work without direct supervision.
Report information accurately and completely on daily timecards and other needed paperwork.
Maintain proper information in truck cab and perform daily housekeeping in truck cab.
Ensure OSHA, DOT, EPA, DNR, MSHA, Federal, State, and Local safety and environmental regulation compliance including attending training.
Performs other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
(minimum educational, experience, or other relevant job requirements) A CDL Class A or B license with two years truck driving experience. Preference given for experience driving a ready-mix truck. Must
maintain medical card and acceptable driving record.
Must be self-motivated, team-player with excellent interpersonal skills; ability to maintain positive customer relations and act
courteous and respectful toward others.
COMPENSATION
$34.50 - $36.50 depending on experience.
BENEFITS
Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
401(k) with Company Match
Profit Sharing
Paid Time Off
8 Paid Holidays
Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
Short-term Disability
Employee Assistance Program
Years of Service Recognition
Voluntary Life Insurance for Employees, Spouses, and Dependents
Critical Illness Plan
Accident Coverage Plan
Hospital Indemnity
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. Qualifications
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Licenses & Certifications
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Driver's License Class B (required)
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Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Plans
- Employee Stock Options (ESOs)
- Health and Wellness Programs
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A Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver drives large commercial vehicles such as tractor-trailers, semi-trucks, or big rigs. Responsibilities typically include transporting cargo across long distances, sometimes over the course of multiple days. They may work for trucking companies, freight carriers, logistics, or shipping companies.
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