What are the responsibilities and job description for the Gravel Truck Driver position at Knife River Corporation - Mountain West?
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 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.
We have an excellent opportunity for Gravel Truck Drivers in our Boise Area.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following :
- Person shall demonstrate the ability to safely and productively perform driving operations using a variety of equipment
- Person shall communicate as well as listen effectively
- Persons shall be able to establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships with all personnel and to perform all duties safely and productively to ensure quality work
- Drivers shall have the ability to conduct daily equipment inspections to identify any safety and maintenance issues
- Job requires steady to intermittent and repetitive physical activity including : standing, stooping, kneeling, climbing, walking on uneven ground, lifting, carrying, pushing, shoveling, and raking
- Perform daily equipment, walk around and site inspections to identify and correct any unsafe conditions and keep equipment properly maintained.
- Accurately complete daily vehicle inspection forms.
- Perform daily housekeeping on truck.
- Safely operate and maintain truck.
- Properly load, secure & unload material.
- Accurately complete load tickets where applicable.
- 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 :
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 :
Knife River Mountain Division
5450 W Gowen Rd
Boise, ID 83709
Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
