Knife River is a PEOPLE-first company. Our team members are key to our success and we are committed to giving them the tools, training, and time to do their jobs productively and go home safely each day. Please consider joining our growing team today.
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 producers and contractors in the Country. 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.
ROLE OVERVIEW
This is a seasonal position you can use your winters off to travel, hunt, fish, or for other activities you enjoy while your benefits continue year round.
To complete various laborer and small equipment operation tasks to produce quality asphalt paving projects. Will drive crew trucks and pull trailer with equipment from jobsite to jobsite.
Typical hours are Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM, with Saturday as needed. Hours may vary depending on weather and customer demand.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Safely perform labor tasks including any of the following: • Uses safe work procedures that comply with safety policies and regulations. • Measures distance from grade stakes, drive stakes, & stretch tight line. • Signals operators of construction equipment to facilitate alignment, movement, and adjustment of machinery to conform to grade specifications. • Levels earth using pick or shovel, aggregate, or asphalt. • Raises manhole covers. • Performs flagging duties as needed. • May operate small powered hand tools. • May operate small equipment including bobcat, tractor, or roller, or move from one site to another. • Safely and properly perform maintenance, lubricating, fueling, and cleaning, and operate small equipment such as bobcat, tractor, jackhammer, roller, pickup truck, air compressor, tractor, packer, steel drum, or rubber tire roller. • Remove road joints. • Hook up and un-hook small trailer to pick-up. • Fill sand-bags. • Able to operate skid steer for clean-up of materials. • Communicate effectively, verbal, listening, written, and work with difficult people under high stress situations. • Self-motivated, team-player with good interpersonal skills, ability to maintain positive customer relations & act courteous, respectful of others. • Monitor and discuss production problems with co-workers and managers/supervisors. • Ensure OSHA safety and environmental regulation compliance. • Performs other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
• Minimum educational experience or other relevant job requirements • Equipment maintenance & operation • CDL Class A required • Ability to work flexible shifts, including overtime and some Saturdays
BENEFITS
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance • Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts • 401k with Company Match • Profit Sharing • Paid Time Off • 8 Paid Holidays • Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance • Short-term Disability • Employee Assistance Program • Years of Service Recognition • Voluntary Life Insurance for Employees Spouses and Dependents • Critical Illness Plan • Accident Coverage Plan • Hospital Indemnity
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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 laws.
Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background checks. All applications are submitted online. If you are having issues completing the application, please come to the office for assistance.