TRUCKING COORDINATOR

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Oversight of all Central Oregon dump truck drives. This includes orientation, coaching/training, providing direction, and personnel management
• Responsible for activities including scheduling PTO and assigning resources and monitoring daily progress. This also includes coordinating with dispatchers
• Monitor truck activity and support delivery drivers
• Prepare and advise dispatch with operational reports for demand forecast, truck utilization, capacity, and other standard reports
• Perform daily equipment walk around and job site inspections
• Identify and correct any unsafe conditions and keep equipment properly maintained
• Conduct weekly toolbox safety meetings
• Identify appropriate material, quality products delivered per job specifications and communicate these needs to appropriate personnel
• Communicate effectively (verbal, listening, and written) in high stress situations
• Strong self-motivated team player with good interpersonal skills with the ability to maintain positive relations with drivers and dispatch and act courteous/ respectful to others
• Monitor plant/job site to ensure safe and efficient traffic flow
• Troubleshoot and problem solve situations/problems with dispatch (material quality, equipment operation/repair, etc.
• Accurately complete safety and other documentation as needed. Responsible for entire job safety program. This includes compliance and implementations of all company standards and any federal and state regulations as applicable
• Ensure MSHA, OSHA, EPA, DNR safety and environmental regulation compliance
• Maintain a safe work environment and foster safety culture, responsible for subcontractor safety compliance
• Ensure good housekeeping skills and lockout/ tag out procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience in leadership
• Strong communication skills
• A valid commercial driver's license in good standing with a clean driving record
• Ability to pass a criminal background check
• Display a professional and courteous attitude towards all team members and customers
• Must be a good communicator with all levels of organization

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 Trucking Coordinator Role:

Air Force: Operations Specialist

Navy: Master-At Arms

Marines: Armored Assault Vehicle Officer