Transfer Truck / Lowboy Driver

Knife River Corporation
life insurance, vision insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k), profit sharing
United States, Oregon, Bend
64500 O. B. Riley Road (Show on map)
Feb 26, 2025
Description Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following: Deliver materials to commercial and construction projects in a safe and efficient manner in the Central Oregon area. Operating a truck pulling a flatbed trailer equipped to transport crusher components and heavy equipment to and from jobsites Have an operational knowledge of heavy equipment to be transported and able to load and unload equipment from lowboy trailer Measure load height, length and width and to tie down equipment using chains and binders Have a working knowledge of DOT required hauling permits Service and maintain equipment, maintain drivers daily log and legal load limits Must be willing to do other miscellaneous duties as directed by supervisor, including cross-train to run other types of trucks May also be required to drive a dump truck hauling crushed rock on occasion Always work safely and take action to prevent all unsafe actions, processes, and behaviors observed Minimum Qualifications - Previous experience with multi-axel lowboy and equipment Possess and maintain a valid Class A Commercial driver's license, medical card and clean driving record Ability to operate equipment is helpful Ability to pass a pre-employment 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 toward team members Additional Information: 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 How to Apply: To be considered for this position, candidates must complete and submit an employment application at www.kniferiver.com by the posting deadline noted above. If unable to complete an application online you may print and send completed application to any Knife River NW address or stop in one of our locations to complete an application. 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. If you are an individual with a qualified disability as defined by federal, state, or local law and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application for any reason, please contact your state employment agency or you may call 541-693-5900 to speak with a human resources representative. Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background check. 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 Transfer Truck Position. Air Force: Pavements and Construction Equipment Helper Pavements and Construction Equipment Apprentice Pavements and Construction Equipment Journeyman Pavements and Construction Equipment Craftsman Army: M48/M60 Tank Driver Armor Reconnaissance Vehicle Driver XM1 Tank Driver Turbine Engine Driven Generator Repairer Marines: Engineer Equipment Operator Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)