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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 producerscontractors 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
As a PaverScreed Operator you are responsible to safely operate machine that spreads and levels bituminous paving material on subgrade of highways and streets to control width depth and quality of material being placed.
DUTIES ANDOR RESPONSIBILITIES summary of components that make up the job An asterisk indicates essential job functions that cannot be modified in order to fulfill the job requirements
Perform daily equipment walk around and site inspections to identify and correct any unsafe conditions and keep equipment
Safely and properly perform maintenance on paving machine.
Safely and properly operate adjusting mechanism of paving machine. Bolts extensions to screed to adjust width as needed.
Heat screed at beginning of shift.
Observes distribution of paving material along screed and controls direction of screed.
Clean screed at end of shift
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 and act courteousrespectful of others.
Troubleshoot and problem solve situationsproblems material quality equipment operationrepair etc..
Monitor and discuss production problems with co-workers and managerssupervisors.
Ensure OSHA EPA DNR safety and environmental regulation compliance.
Always work safely and take action to prevent any and all-unsafe actions processes and behaviors.
Perform other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS minimum educational experience or other relevant job requirements
Over 6 months up to and including 1 year from post high school work military institutional or vocational environment.
Basic knowledge of world events and acceptable interpersonal communication skills
Equipment maintenance & operation
Ability to provide and maintain proper licensure medical card and acceptable driving record.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITITES types and extent of knowledge skills or abilities an incumbent must possess to complete the job responsibilities satisfactorily
Basic maintenance and mechanical abilities.
BENEFITS
Medical Dental & Vision Insurance
Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
401k with Company Match
Profit Sharing
Paid Time Off
Paid Sick Time
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
Employee Appreciation Program
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Knife River is an Equal OpportunityAffirmative 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 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.