Asphalt Plant Loader Operator

At Knife River we take care of our team because we know its our people who make us successful. We are one of the 10 largest construction materials producerscontractors 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.

We have an excellent opportunity for an experienced Loader Operator at our plant in Idaho Falls

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following

• Communicate and promote safety compliance and environmental requirements in alignment with company standards
• Ability to run mixing operations on the plant to ensure material quality and compliance with specification
• Ensure consistent production to meet daily orders
• Offloading hot asphalt oil
• Ability to handle multiple responsibilities simultaneously and deal effectively with people using a facilitative approach include scaling ticketing and assist in asphalt orders
• Responsible for completing daily checklist journal and reports
• Continuously communicating with plant operators truckers quality control and dispatch
• Problem solving skills to help identify and resolve issues that arise
• Maintain aggregate stockpiles and liquid levels
• Maintain good attendance and safety record and set an example for others to follow
• Job requires steady to intermittent and repetitive physical activity including standing stooping kneeling climbing walking on uneven ground lifting carrying pushing shoveling and raking
• Performs other duties as assigned

We offer a full benefit package after 30 days which includes full medical dental vision and 401K and more.

Minimum Qualifications

• Proven work history of two 2 years or more experience in asphalt plant operation
• A high school diploma or general education degree GED
• Valid drivers license
• Must be able to work day shifts and night shifts. Shifts may vary according to project demands
• Must be able to work in all weather conditions
• Must be willing to travel if job requires
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen

Additional Information

To be considered for this position candidates must complete and submit an employment application at kniferiver.com by the posting deadline. If unable to complete an application online you may print and send completed application to

Knife River Corp. 4055 Professional Way Idaho Falls ID 83402

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 statefederal law.

Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background check.