Distributor Operator
Sioux City, IA 
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Job Description
Distributor Operator
Company: Knife River - Midwest Division Department: Construction
Location: Sioux City, IA Hiring Manager: Megan S Dejong
Closing Date: 04/30/2024 at 11:59pm CDT Job Type: Full-Time - Seasonal
Job Summary:
Good Pay! Good Benefits! Good People! 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 growing! Our team is made up of hard-working people who work safely and deliver high-quality results to our customers - and we are looking for more!

Role Overview:
This position is responsible to safely operate and drive truck equipped with tank to spray oil or bituminous emulsions on road surfaces.

This position will typically work around Sioux City but has the potential to travel occasionally up to a 150-mile radius of the city.

The typical schedule is Monday - Friday 6:30 AM - 7:00 PM with Saturday, as needed.

This is a seasonal position, you can use your winters off to travel, hunt, fish or for other activities you enjoy your benefits continue year-round.

DUTIES AND/OR RESPONSIBILITIES
1.Perform daily equipment, walk around and site inspections to identify and correct any unsafe conditions and keep equipment properly maintained.
2.Safely and properly perform maintenance (lubricating, fueling and cleaning) on oil truck.
3.Safely and properly operates truck equipped with oil or bituminous emulsions.
4.Connects hose from storage tank to truck tank and moves lever to fill pressure tank with bituminous liquid.
5.Regulates burner to heat liquid and starts auxiliary pump.
6.Drives truck at constant speed.
7.Completes load tickets.
8.Assists construction crews while waiting to unload.
9.Maintains proper information in truck cab pouch.
10.Inventory and order tac.
11.Cleans tac nozzles.
12.Barricades commercial parking lots.
13.Operate power broom.
14.Communicate effectively (verbal, listening, written) and work with difficult people under high stress situations. Self-motivated, team-player with good interpersonal skills; ability to maintain positive customer relations and act courteous/respectful of others.
15.Troubleshoot and problem solve situations/problems (material quality, equipment operation/repair, etc.). Monitor and discuss production problems with co-workers and managers/supervisors.
16.Ensure OSHA, EPA, DNR, safety and environmental regulation compliance.
17.Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
1.General education, grammar and arithmetic, GED or high school diploma or equivalent.
2.Equipment maintenance and operation.
3.Ability to provide and maintain proper licensure, medical card and acceptable driving record.
4. Commercial Driver License required.
How To Apply
If unable to apply online, mail completed application to:2220 Hawkeye Drive, Sioux City, IA 51105.

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 check.

Knife River is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected Veteran status.

 

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Job Summary
Company
Knife River - Midwest
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Temporary, Full Time
Required Education
High School or Equivalent
Required Experience
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