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Ready-Mix Truck Driver

Knife River - Midwest
United States, Iowa, Sioux City
2220 Hawkeye Drive (Show on map)
Jan 28, 2026
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 committed to giving them the tools, training, and time to do their jobs productively and go home safety 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 MicCap 400 index. The typical schedule is Monday - Friday 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM with Saturday as needed. JOB SUMMARY Drives mixer truck to deliver concrete mix to customer job sites in a timely manner to meet customer expectations. DUTIES AND/OR RESPONSIBILITIES Perform daily truck inspections and report needed repairs or safety concerns. Perform daily housekeeping in truck cab and maintenance of equipment, including fluid levels and tire pressure. Drives truck safely into position to receive load and adjusts ready mix to proper slump. Adjusts drum revolutions to improve concrete quality. Drives truck equipped with auxiliary concrete mixer to deliver concrete mix to job sites. Recognizes surroundings and practice traffic awareness to maintain a safe environment. Communicates with customer to understand requirements of job and deal with safety concerns. Clear communication is a must. Positions truck for unloading and attaches chutes safely. Adjusts moisture to contractor's requirements. Cleans truck safely after delivery to prevent concrete from hardening in mixer and on truck, using water hose and hoe. This may require to climb up ladder using 3 points of contact onto platform. Complete recordkeeping tasks, including note changes made to the product and any weather and environmental conditions on the load ticket for quality assurance; daily timekeeping and time off requests; inspection reports. Ensure OSHA, DOT, EPA, DNR, MSHA, Federal, State, and Local safety and environmental regulation compliance including attending training. Performs other duties as assigned. EDUCATION AND/OR WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS High school diploma or GED. A CDL license with two years truck driving experience. Must maintain medical card and acceptable driving record. One to three months experience and/or training related to ready mix delivery. Ability to use computerized time tracking system. 6. DOT Medical card,or must be able to obtain one. Compensation: Beginning pay rate for mixer driver is $24.85, and up, depending on experience. Beginning pay rate for ready dix driver is $26.70, and up, depending on experience. 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. Qualifications Experience Job Title: (required) Employer Name, City, State: (required) Reason for leaving: (required) Summarize the nature of work performed and job responsibilities: (required) Job Title: (required) Employer Name, City, State: (required) Reason for leaving: (required) Summarize the nature of work performed and job responsibilities: (required) Job Title: (required) Employer Name, City, State: (required) Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.