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Truck Driver/Equipment Operator - Req 4921

ALLETE Inc
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This applicant pool may be used to fill additional openings within 120 days of the posting close date.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

  • Transport equipment, materials, and provides labor as needed to support grid operations.
  • Safe and proficient (qualified) operation of vehicles, Commercial Motor Vehicles (CMV), and Power Operated Equipment (POE) in compliance with all applicable rules, laws, and regulations.
  • Working knowledge and understanding of Federal Motor Carrier Safety regulations and state traffic regulations.
  • Proficiency with loading, preparing, and hauling oversize loads and hazardous materials.
  • Support grid operations through other additional job tasks, including but not limited to:
    • Residential yard repair and site restoration
    • Snow removal
    • Substation and yard grading
    • Hydro-vac operations
    • Rock drilling
    • General laborer duties and Right-of-way support
  • Collaboration with operations planning and scheduling.
  • Maintain current and accurate records.

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

  • High school diploma or equivalent.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

  • One year or more of verifiable over-the-road experience operating combination Commercial Motor Vehicles is required.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

  • On-the-job experience operating Heavy Equipment/Power Operated Equipment
  • On-the-job experience with oversize loads and permitting

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • This position will report regularly in person.  The reporting location for this position can be either Duluth, MN; Little Falls, MN; or Eveleth, MN which will be determined at the time of hire between the Company and the selected candidate.
  • Must possess and maintain a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License with Medical Certificate. 
    • No restrictions  for Manual Transmission and Air Brakes
  • Must possess and maintain Doubles/Triples endorsement
  • Must be able to obtain within 6 months of hire and maintain the following:​​​​
    • CDL Tankerendorsement
    • CDL Hazmat endorsement
    • TWIC card
    • MSHA Certification
    • Minnesota Power Oversize Load Certification
    • Forklift Certification
    • First Aid/CPR Certification
  • Experience with computers and technology including email, mapping, and online  search engines.
  • Self-motivation, independent thinking and active desire to find work when none is available.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required to establish and maintain working relationships.
  • This position may be subject to assessment of skills, job match and/or aptitude.

Employer will not sponsor Visas for position.

External applicants must apply online via www.allete.com/careers. 

ALLETE is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.  

If you are an individual with disabilities who needs accommodation or you are having difficulty using our website to apply for employment, please contact our Human Resources department at 218-723-7553.

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