ASPHALT PLANT GROUNDSPERSON (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.

To complete various laborer and small equipment operation tasks to produce quality asphalt paving projects. Will travel up to a 150-mile radius of Sioux City, IA. This is a seasonal position that typically works April – November depending on the schedule with a winter lay-off.

The typical shift is Monday - Friday 12 hours per day with Saturday as needed.

Starting pay is $24.85 and up depending on experience.

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

1. Uses safe work procedures that comply with safety policies and regulations. (Federal, state, local and company policies.)
2. Signals operators of construction equipment to facilitate alignment, movement, and adjustment of machinery.
3. Levels earth using pick or shovel (Aggregate or asphalt)
4. May operate small powered hand tools
5. May operate small equipment including bobcat, tractor, or roller or move from one site to another.
6. Safely and properly perform maintenance (lubricating, fueling and cleaning) and operate small equipment, such as bobcat, tractor, jackhammer, pickup truck and air compressor.
7. Shovel excess material away from asphalt plant and conveyors as needed.
8. Hook up and un-hook small trailer to pick-up
9. Able to operate skidsteer for cleanup of materials
10. Unload oil trucks into proper tanks
11. Monitor oil levels of all AC tanks
12. Monitor belt tension and belt wear
13. Monitor and troubleshoot all aspects of the asphalt plant
14. 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.
15. Ensure OSHA, safety and environmental regulation compliance.
16. 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.