ASPHALT DISTRIBUTOR OPERATOR (SEASONAL)
Knife River - ND, Bismarck, ND, United States
Good Pay! Good Benefits! Good People! Knife River is a PEOPLE‑first company. Our team members are 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. Please consider joining our growing team today!
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. 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.
ROLE OVERVIEW
This is a seasonal position; you can use your winters off to travel, hunt, fish, or other activities you enjoy while your benefits continue year round.
As a Distributor Operator, you are responsible for safely operating and driving a truck equipped with a tank to spray oil or bituminous emulsions on road surfaces. Perform daily inspections and maintenance on oil trucks, ensuring safe operation and proper upkeep. Operate trucks equipped with oil or bituminous emulsions, connecting hoses, regulating burners, and driving at constant speeds. Complete load tickets, assist construction crews, maintain truck information, manage inventory, clean nozzles, and barricade parking lots.
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 an oil truck.
Safely and properly operate a truck equipped with oil or bituminous emulsions.
Connect hoses from the storage tank to the truck tank and move the lever to fill the pressure tank with bituminous liquid.
Regulate the burner to heat the liquid and start the auxiliary pump.
Drive the truck at a constant speed.
Complete load tickets.
Assist construction crews while waiting to unload.
Maintain proper information in the truck cabin pouch.
Inventory and order tac.
Cleans tac nozzles.
Barricade commercial parking lots.
Communicate effectively (verbal, listening, written); 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.
Perform other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Ability to hold and maintain a Class A or B CDL license in accordance with all state and federal DOT/FMCSA regulations.
Ability to work flexible shifts, including overtime and some Saturdays.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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.
All applications are completed online. If you're having issues completing the application, you can stop at our office for assistance.
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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. 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.
ROLE OVERVIEW
This is a seasonal position; you can use your winters off to travel, hunt, fish, or other activities you enjoy while your benefits continue year round.
As a Distributor Operator, you are responsible for safely operating and driving a truck equipped with a tank to spray oil or bituminous emulsions on road surfaces. Perform daily inspections and maintenance on oil trucks, ensuring safe operation and proper upkeep. Operate trucks equipped with oil or bituminous emulsions, connecting hoses, regulating burners, and driving at constant speeds. Complete load tickets, assist construction crews, maintain truck information, manage inventory, clean nozzles, and barricade parking lots.
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 an oil truck.
Safely and properly operate a truck equipped with oil or bituminous emulsions.
Connect hoses from the storage tank to the truck tank and move the lever to fill the pressure tank with bituminous liquid.
Regulate the burner to heat the liquid and start the auxiliary pump.
Drive the truck at a constant speed.
Complete load tickets.
Assist construction crews while waiting to unload.
Maintain proper information in the truck cabin pouch.
Inventory and order tac.
Cleans tac nozzles.
Barricade commercial parking lots.
Communicate effectively (verbal, listening, written); 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.
Perform other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Ability to hold and maintain a Class A or B CDL license in accordance with all state and federal DOT/FMCSA regulations.
Ability to work flexible shifts, including overtime and some Saturdays.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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.
All applications are completed online. If you're having issues completing the application, you can stop at our office for assistance.
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