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Knife River Corporation

Heavy Haul Transport Driver

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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.

$39,907 / year median in Montana

-1% projected decline

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Job Description

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following; Deliver equipment and materials to commercial construction projects in a safe and efficient manner Operate a truck pulling a flatbed trailer equipped to transport mining components and heavy equipment Must have operational knowledge of heavy equipment to be hauled and ability to load and unload equipment from a lowboy trailer Measure load height, length and width Must be able to use chains and binders to secure equipment and components Must have working knowledge of DOT heavy haul permitting Maintain equipment, accurate driver paperwork and legal load limits Be willing to drive other commercial motor vehicles such as a water truck, side dump and end dump Minimum Qualifications; 3 years of heavy haul transport driving experience Valid Class A CDL, tanker and doubles / triples endorsements, medical card Ability to bend, stoop, lift, push, pull and be on your feet for long periods of time Ability to work flexible shifts which include days, nights, some weekends Assure all safety procedures are followed Must pass a pre employment drug screening and background check Benefits Company paid medical, dental and vision 401K Paid Time Off Holiday Pay Life Insurance Short Term Disability How to
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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. You may apply online at https\\jobs.kniferiver.net If unable to apply online, please mail completed application to: Knife River Mountain Region 4800 Wilkie Street Missoula, Mt 59808 Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.