Heavy Haul Truck Driver

Knife River is 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 go home safely each day.
Our goal is to build strong teams that, in turn, build strong communities.
Join our growing team today! This position involves hauling construction equipment and other related equipment to/from construction and commercial project sites on lowbed trailers.
This Position requires at least a minimum of 2 years CDL driving experience with lowboy trailers.
Minimum Qualifications: -Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and physical.
-Must meet Knife River-South employment standards with regards to background/MVR checks.
-Must be able to work overtime and be flexible with hours (daytime/nighttime/weekends).
-Ability to work outside in all seasons.
-Must have a “safety first” attitude.
Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures is required.
-Must have good mechanical, troubleshooting skills.
-CDL Class A Only with experience driving lowboy trailers.
-Minimum 2 years driving experience.
-Must be familiar with operation of construction equipment.
-Multi-axle low-boy driver 10 axle low-boy experience.
-Portable crusher experience; with the use of jeeps/boosters.
-Knowledge of current TXDOT laws and regulations.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities: -The Low-Boy truck driver operates a truck that pulls a flatbed trailer equipped to transport construction equipment to and from the job sites.
-Driver is required to have a working knowledge of DOT required hauling permits.
-Driver is to have an operational knowledge of all construction equipment to be transported and be able to load and unload equipment from low-boy trailer.
-Driver will be required to measure load height, length and width.
-Driver will be required to tie down equipment using chains and binders.
-Driver will, on occasion, be required to change trailers to a belly dump body to transport and dump loose materials, such as sand, gravel, crushed rock or paving materials.
-May on occasions haul hot asphalt.
-Driver controls lever that dumps contents.
-The position may also require the worker to operate a “loader” on occasion to load sand or gravel into the trailer.
-Need positive attitude, strong self-directed work ethic and the ability to work well with others / follow detailed directions.
-Perform other duties as needed.
-Timely and regular attendance is essential.
Benefits: * Paid Holidays * Paid Vacation * Two Medical Plan Options with Generous Employer Contributions * Health Savings Account (partially funded by Employer) * Prescription Drug Plans * Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical and Dependent Care * Dental * Vision * Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance * Company Paid Short Term Disability Income Replacement * Company Paid Long Term Disability Income Replacement * Profit Sharing * 401(k) with Company Match * Voluntary Life, Accident, and Critical Illness plans for Employees, Spouses, and Dependents * Tuition Reimbursement Program * Company Paid Employee Assistance Plan, Travel Insurance, and Access to Legal Advice How to Apply: To be considered for this position, candidates must complete and submit an employment application at jobs.
kniferiver.
com by the posting deadline noted above.
If unable to complete an application online, you may print and send completed application to Knife River Corporation South, PO Box 1800, Waco, TX 76703.