ASPHALT LABORER PORTABLE (SEASONAL)

Good Pay! Good Benefits! Good People! 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 it's our people who make us successful. We are one of the 10 largest construction materials producers/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.

This position is responsible to complete various laborer and small equipment operation tasks to produce quality asphalt paving.

Typical schedule is Monday - Friday 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM with Saturday as needed (typically 5 - 10 per season). Hours may vary depending on weather and customer demand.

The starting wage is $22.25/hour and up depending on experience.

DUTIES AND/OR RESPONSIBILITIES (summary of components that make up the job)

Safely perform labor tasks including any of the following:

1. Levels earth using pick or shovel (Aggregate or asphalt)
2. Levels blacktop using lute.
3. Raise manhole covers
4. Performs flagging duties as needed.
5. May operate small powered hand tools
6. May operate small equipment including bobcat, tractor, or roller or move from one site to another.
7. Safely and properly perform maintenance (lubricating, fueling and cleaning)
8. Remove road joints
9. Hook up and un-hook small trailer to pick-up
10. Change bag house bags
11. Communicate effectively (verbal, listening, written) and work with 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.
12. Ensure OSHA, safety and environmental regulation compliance.
13. Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS (minimum educational, experience, or other relevant job requirements

1. Equipment maintenance & operation
2. Driver's License, preferred

BENEFITS:

1. Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
2. Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
3. 401(k) with Company Match
4. Profit Sharing
5. Paid Time Off
6. 8 Paid Holidays
7. Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
8. Short-term Disability
9. Employee Assistance Program
10. Years of Service Recognition
11. Voluntary Life Insurance for Employees, Spouses, and Dependents
12. Critical Illness Plan
13. Accident Coverage Plan
14. 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.

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