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TRAINEE COMMERCIAL DRIVER

TRAINEE COMMERCIAL DRIVER

at Knife River

Bemidji, MN

Posted: 4-23-2025

Transportation

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$46,488/year

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About this Career

Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers

Skills

Good Driving Record, Commercial Driving, Critical Thinking

Job Description

Description Join us for our hiring event on February 19th from 3pm - 6pm at our HWY 2 location in Bemidji (across from the movie theater). Open to the public! Guaranteed interview!
Job Summary:
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 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 safely 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 MidCap 400 index. This position is responsible for learning to operate and maintain straight truck or tractor-trailer equipment. We will train you to operate a commercial vehicle to transport construction materials to a designated location in a timely manner. A successfully graduated trainee will be eligible to join the Teamsters 346 (Construction) or Local 49 union (if Ready Mix). Since 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.
Minimum Qualifications:
A successful Construction Driver for Knife River will have:
  • A high school diploma, GED, or equivalent critical thinking skills
  • A valid Commercial Driver's Permit with acceptable driving record (Don't have a permit? We can give you some resources to get started!)
  • Ability to obtain a Department of Transportation physical and CDL
  • Ability to pass a Department of Transportation drug/alcohol screen and remain substance free This position requires travel throughout Northern MN and North Dakota.
Most drivers will stay overnight on-location during the season.
Compensation Training Wage:
$16.75 Per Hour, Part Time Once Graduated with
CDL:
Teamsters Union Scale Base Rates Starting at $27.95 Per Hour, Full Time Seasonal, for a CDL A Regular Tractor/Trailer. Additional wages may apply for Fringe/Prevailing Rates. Benefits 401K with Company Match Paid/Sick Time Off Years of Service Recognition Benefits Once Graduated are through Teamsters Local 346 Union How to Apply If unable to apply online, mail completed application to: Box 40, Bemidji, MN 56619. Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background check. A one-year agreement will be required for those not currently employed by Knife River. 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. 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.

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Salary

Minimum

Maximum

$34,840/yr

$58,136/yr

MINIMUM EDUCATION LEVEL

High school or GED