Tac Truck Driver - Plant 6 (Seasonal)

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 a PEOPLE-first company. Our team members are the key to our success, and we are committed to giving them the tools, training, and time to do their jobs productively and safely 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.

As a Tac Truck Driver, you are responsible to operate and maintain tac truck to spray bituminous asphalt cement oil on roadway surface. Will need to display a professional and courteous attitude with customers and team members.

Salary range: $25.00 - $30.00

Hours per week: 40+

Duties and/or Responsibilities:

• Perform daily equipment, walk around and site inspections to identify and correct any unsafe conditions and keep equipment properly maintained.
  
• Safely and properly perform maintenance (lubricating, fueling and cleaning) on oil truck.
  
• Safely and properly operates truck equipped with oil or bituminous emulsions.
  
• Connects hose from storage tank to truck tank and moves lever to fill pressure tank with bituminous liquid.
  
• Regulates burner to heat liquid and starts auxiliary pump.
• Drives truck at constant speed.
  
• Completes load tickets.
• Assists construction crews while waiting to unload.
  
• Maintains proper information in truck cab pouch.
  
• Inventory and order tac.
  
• Cleans tac nozzles.
  
• Barricades commercial parking lots
  
• Communicate effectively (verbal, listening, written) and work with difficult people under high stress situations. Self-motivated, team-player with good interpersonal skills; ability to maintain positive customer relations and act courteous/respectful of others.
  
• Troubleshoot and problem solve situations/problems (material quality, equipment operation/repair, etc.). Monitor and discuss production problems with co-workers and managers/supervisors.
  
• Ensure OSHA, EPA, DNR, safety and environmental regulation compliance.
  
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

As a successful Tac Truck Driver, you will have:

• The ability to hold and maintain a Class A or B CDL license in accordance with all state and federal DOT/FMCSA regulations.
• The ability to work flexible shifts, including overtime and some Saturdays.

Full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Account
• 401K with Company Match
• Profit Sharing
• Paid/Sick Time Off
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Short-term Disability & Life Insurance
• Employee assistance Program
• Years of Service Recognition

Part-time employees are eligible for the following benefits:

• 401K with Company Match
• Paid/Sick Time Off
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Years of Service Recognition

How To Apply:
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.

If unable to apply online, please mail completed application to:

4787 Shadow Wood Drive NE, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379.