General Info
Job Type: Full-Time
Minimum Years of Experience Required: 5 Years Lowboy experience
Minimum Years of Education Required: High School/GED
Willing to Travel distances per day with occasional overnight
A Valid Class A Commercial Drivers License with Tanker Endorsement
Must have current DOT Health Card
Be able to pass a DOT drug/alcohol test and adhere to company DOT polcies
Must be Authorized to Work in the US
Company Info
KGM is a second generation, highway heavy construction contractor. Karla, Kerry, Mark and Gary grew up on the big equipment, working for their dad. They started their own small trucking company in the early 1980's and have been growing ever since. By focusing on quality and customer satisfaction, KGM has developed into one of the largest highway heavy contractors in Northeastern Minnesota. Today, KGM manages up to 200 employees with projects ranging from $5,000 to over $30 million.
Through ingenuity and innovation, KGM pioneers a competitive industry. In 2004, KGM acquired GPS technology for all of their finishing equipment. This equipment provides each individual operator the capability of meticulous work accuracy within 5/100ths of a foot. KGM works hard to stay on the cutting edge and this technology puts them at the top of the list when it comes to precision work.
Along with technology and project management, commitment to employees is vital to KGM's success. Many employees have been with the company since its inception and all are committed to the mission put before them. Whether seasonal or year round, on site or in the office, each employee contributes to the company's success. Working together, the team in the office and the boots-on-the-ground crew perennially produce top-notch projects throughout the Upper Midwest.
Job Description
Position: Truck Driver for Highway Heavy Construction
We are looking for a minimum of 3 years of experience driving belly dump, side dump and tandems on highway projects. A clean driving record and CDL is required with proper endorsements and valid medical card. Must perform proper vehicle operation techniques, daily inspections and preventative maintainence, maintain a clean truck and present a professional appearance. Ensure loads are evenly balanced and secured. Properly fill out haul sheets and have good communications skills.
Overtime and travel often required.
You must comply with all of KGM’s safety standards and Federal DOT rules and regulations.
Job Duties include:
Loading and unloading of equipment ranging from asphalt, concrete and dirt moving equipment
Moving Aggregate Crushing and Asphalt Plants
Proper Load Securement
Inspecting truck, trailer and other loads
Understanding of permitting oversize loads
Benefits
Benefits offered through Teamsters.
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