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KNIFE RIVER CORPORATION
ASPHALT DISTRIBUTOR OPERATOR PLANT 3 (SEASONAL)
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What they do
A Tanker Truck Driver drives tanker trucks transporting liquid, dry bulk or gaseous cargo. Occasionally required to transport hazardous material (HAZMAT). May require HAZMAT or other certifications
$39,619 / year median in Minnesota
+4% projected growth
Job Description
ASPHALT DISTRIBUTOR OPERATOR
- PLANT 3 (SEASONAL)
KNIFE RIVER CORPORATION
- Sauk Rapids, MN KNIFE
RIVER CORPORATION
- August 10, 2026 Job Details Description Good Pay!
ROLE OVERVIEW
This is a seasonal position, you can use your winters off to travel, hunt, fish or for other activities you enjoy while your benefits continue year round . This position is responsible for operating and maintaining tack truck to spray bituminous asphalt cement oil on roadway surface. Typical schedule is Monday- Friday 5:00 AM
- 6:00 PM and Saturday as needed.
DUTIES AND/OR RESPONSIBILITIES
(summary of components that make up the job) 1.Safely and properly operates truck equipped with oil or bituminous emulsions. 2. Connects hose from storage tank to truck tank and moves lever to fill pressure tank with bituminous liquid. 3. Regulate burners to heat liquid and start auxiliary pump. 4. Drives truck at constant speed. 5. Completes load tickets. 6. Assist construction crews while waiting to unload 7. Maintains proper information in truck cab pouch 8. Inventory and order tac 9. Clean tac nozzles 10. Barricade commercial parking lots 11. Perform daily equipment, walk around and site inspections to identify and correct any unsafe conditions and keep equipment properly maintained. 12. Safely and properly perform maintenance (lubricating, fueling and cleaning) on oil truck. 13. Assist crews with flagging as needed 14. Troubleshoot and problem solve situations/problems (material quality, equipment operation/repair, etc.). Monitor and discuss production problems with co-workers and managers/supervisors. 15. Ensure OSHA, EPA, DNR, safety and environmental regulation compliance. 16. Performs other duties as assigned.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITITES
(types and extent of knowledge, skills or abilities an incumbent must possess to complete the job responsibilities satisfactorily)- Communicate effectively (verbal, listening, written) and work with difficult people under high stress situations.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
(minimum educational, experience, or other relevant job requirements)- General education, grammar and arithmetic, GED or high school diploma or equivalent
- CDL Class B license in accordance with all state and federal
DOT/FMCSA
regulations.- Must have and maintain medical card and acceptable driving record and required endorsements.
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS
(preferred requirements i.e. certifications, software use, etc.)- CDL Class A driver's license
- Ability to work flexible shifts, including overtime and some Saturdays.
- Preference given for experience driving a belly dump, flow boy, lowboy, tanker or straight truck.
COMPENSATION
$26.00- $30.
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 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.
- Travel Required Yes .
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Job Id:
6901761577Job URL:
https://kniferiver.rec.pro.ukg.net/KNI1004KNIR/JobBoard/a86a7b13-2a90-427e-bbca-f8bd35875adf/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=e08b2f4e-1e27-4a48-b3a6-3c8686041c44Job State:
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