Ready-Mix Truck Driver Job at Knife River, Sioux Falls, SD

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  • Knife River
  • Sioux Falls, SD

Job Description

Job Description

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 safety 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. 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.

Typical hours for this position during Production is 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

  1. High school diploma or GED.
  2. A CDL license with two years truck driving experience.
  3. Must maintain medical card and acceptable driving record.
  4. One to three months experience and/or training related to ready mix delivery.
  5. Ability to use computerized time tracking system.
  6. DOT Medical card, or must be able to obtain one.

DUTIES AND/OR RESPONSIBILITIES

  1. Perform daily truck inspections and report needed repairs or safety concerns.
  2. Perform daily housekeeping in truck cab and maintenance of equipment, including fluid levels and tire pressure.
  3. Drives truck safely into position to receive load and adjusts ready mix to proper slump.
  4. Adjusts drum revolutions to improve concrete quality.
  5. Drives truck equipped with auxiliary concrete mixer to deliver concrete mix to job sites.
  6. Recognizes surroundings and practice traffic awareness to maintain a safe environment.
  7. Communicates with customer to understand requirements of job and deal with safety concerns. Clear communication is a must.
  8. Positions truck for unloading and attaches chutes safely.
  9. Adjusts moisture to contractor’s requirements.
  10. Cleans truck safely after delivery to prevent concrete from hardening in mixer and on truck, using water hose and hoe. This may require to climb up ladder using 3 points of contact onto platform.
  11. Wash truck and keep truck clean inside and out.
  12. Complete recordkeeping tasks, including: note 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.
  13. Ensure OSHA, DOT, EPA, DNR, MSHA, Federal, State, and Local safety and environmental regulation compliance including attending training.
  14. Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Tags

For contractors, Work experience placement, Local area, Monday to Friday,

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