Asphalt Lab Tech (Seasonal)

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, 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.

As an Asphalt Lab Tech (Seasonal) you are responsible to safely collect samples of crushed stone, aggregate, sand or gravel and test for conformance to specifications.

Salary range: $25.00 - $34.00

Hours per week: 40

Duties and/or Responsibilities:

• Tests and inspects products at various stages of production process and complies and evaluates statistical data to determine and maintain quality and reliability of products.
• Selects products for tests at specified stages in production process and tests products for variety of qualities such as dimensions, performance and mechanical, electrical or chemical characteristics.
• Perform necessary tests (i.e. gradations, incinerations, rice tests, marshal tests, % crushed, etc.) Testing products for variety of qualities such as dimensions, performance and mechanical, electrical or chemical characteristics. May weigh, dry and reweigh samples to determine moisture content of samples.

• Records test data, applying statistical quality control procedures. May plot origin of samples on site maps.

• Evaluates data and writes reports to validate or indicate deviations from existing standards. May prepare graphs or charts of data into computer for analysis.
• Recommends modifications of existing quality or production standards to achieve optimum quality within limits of equivalent capability.
• May set up and perform destructive and nondestructive tests on materials, parts or products to measure performance, life or material characteristics.
• Examines samples of presence of foreign matter and variation from color standard.
• Notifies management when materials do not meet specifications.
• Maintain lab and equipment; Perform daily housekeeping.
• Conduct finished and in-process inspections.
• Perform concrete trail batches.
• Communicate effectively and work with difficult people under high stress situations. Self-motivated, team-player with good interpersonal skills. Have the ability to maintain positive customer relations & act courteous/respectful of others.
• Communicate test results to appropriate stakeholders.

Records:

• Ensure work activities comply with OSHA, EPA, Safety and Environmental regulations.
• Travel is required; gather samples from specified locations and transports samples to laboratory.
• Performs other duties assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• General education, grammar and arithmetic, GED or high school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to provide and maintain proper certifications and licensure, and acceptable driving record.
• Minimum equipment operation experience.
• Class A license is preferred but not required.

Full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Account
• 401K with Company Match
• Profit Sharing
• Paid/Sick Time Off
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Short-term Disability & Life Insurance
• Employee assistance Program
• Years of Service Recognition

Part-time employees are eligible for the following benefits:

• 401K with Company Match
• Paid/Sick Time Off
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Years of Service Recognition

How To Apply:
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 law.

Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background checks.

If unable to apply online, please mail completed application to:

4787 Shadow Wood Drive NE, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)