Job Summary :
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!
Knife River has an immediate opening for an Aggregate Delivery Driver at our plant located in Portland, Oregon. Our drivers are home every night, and we offer competitive wages with a full benefits package.
We seek to hire the best drivers in the Portland & surrounding areas and have a strong focus on customer service.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following :
- Safely deliver materials to contractors and residential customers
- Become familiar with our products, and provide excellent customer service
- Complete pre and post trip inspections on equipment
- Maintain driver’s daily log and legal load limits
- Complete all paperwork that may be necessary
- Maintain a clean truck appearance by complying with Knife River’s operational policies, procedures and standards
- Climbing in and out of truck cab as needed throughout the day
- Assure all safety policies and procedures are followed to prevent any and all unsafe actions, processes and behaviors observed
- Become proficient with asphalt paving procedures and aggregate deliveries
- Other duties assigned as needed
Compensation :
The wage range for this position is $$ Minimum Qualifications : - Previous truck driving experience
- Possess and maintain a valid commercial driver’s license, medical card and clean driving record
- Class B minimum requirement, Class A preferred
- Ability to pass a pre-employment criminal background check, physical / functional exam and drug screen
- Ability to work flexible shifts which include : days, nights, weekends and overtime
- Display a professional and courteous attitude towards all team members and customers Benefits Full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits :
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts
- 401K with Company Match
- Profit Sharing
- 8 Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Safety Incentives
- Years of Service Recognition Veterans : Put Your Skills to Work with Us! At Knife River, we are committed to helping our military transition to civilian life.
We are constantly looking to add veterans to our workforce and want to make the transition as smooth as possible. There are many jobs within the military that are transferable to our Dump Truck Driver position :
Air Force :
Ground Transportation Journeyman
Ground Transportation Apprentice
Navy :
Heavy Equipment Operator
Marines :
Motor Vehicle Operator
Logistics Vehicle System Operator
Army :
Motor Transport Operator