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! Knife River has an excellent opportunity for an Heavy Haul Truck Driver in Bryan, Texas.
Our drivers are home every night and we offer competitive wages with a full benefits package.
Drivers are also offered the opportunity to earn Trainer and/or Mentor pay on top of hourly wages.
Our Heavy Haulers move construction equipment and other related equipment to/from construction and commercial projects.
Minimum Qualifications: -General education, GED or high school diploma or equivalent.
-Must have a valid CDL Class A.
-Must be able to pass medical and physical requirements and acceptable driving record and required endorsements.
Preferred Qualifications: -Minimum 2 years driving experience driving a haul truck, lowboy is preferred.
-Previous experience with multi-axle tractor-trailer and 10 axle low-boy is preferred.
-Familiarity with the operation of construction equipment is preferred.
-Previous portable crusher experience; with the use of jeeps/boosters is preferred.
Essential Duties and/or Responsibilities: 1.
Driver will operate a truck that pulls a flat bed trailer equipped to transport construction equipment to and from job sites.
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Perform pre-trip/post-trip inspections.
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Driver will be required to measure load height, length and width.
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Driver will be required to tie down equipment using chains and binders.
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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.
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May on occasion haul hot asphalt.
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Driver controls levers that dump contents.
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The position may also required the worker to operate a “loader” on occasion to load sand or gravel into the trailer.
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Perform other duties as needed.
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Timely and regular attendance is essential.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 1.
Driver is required to have a working knowledge of TxDOT required hauling permits and federal and state laws that regulate the road freight transport industry.
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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.
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Need positive attitude, strong self-directed work ethic and the ability to work well with others / follow detailed directions.
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The ability to work long, irregular hours, and to remain focused throughout.
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Excellent communication and organizational skills.
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Be able to work in all weather conditions for extended period of time.
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 Heavy Hauler position: Airforce: Ground Transportation Apprentice Ground Transportation Journeyman Army: Motor Transport Operator Marines: Logistics Vehicle System Operator Position will remain open until 5/31/2024 or until the position is filled.
Women, minorities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.
Benefits: * Paid Holidays * Paid Vacation * Medical Plans 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 * Employee Discount Plan for National Vendors * College Scholarship Program for Dependents * Gift Matching Program