What are the responsibilities and job description for the Asphalt Plant Laborer position at Knife River Corporation - Mountain West?
- Communicate and promote safety compliance and environmental requirements in alignment with company standards
- Perform daily inspections of equipment
- Perform site inspections to ensure safety
- Perform maintenance on equipment as needed
- Monitor production
- Complete required reports
- Communicate effectively to co-workers, management, suppliers and others you come in contact with
- Maintain good attendance and safety record and set an example for others to follow
- Job requires steady to intermittent and repetitive physical activity including standing, stooping, kneeling, climbing, walking on uneven ground, lifting, carrying, pushing, shoveling, and raking
- Performs other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications:
- Mechanical experience around asphalt plants and/or rock crushers and heavy equipment preferred
- Must be able to work in all weather conditions
- Must be willing to travel if job requires
- Must pass a pre-employment drug screen
- Need a positive attitude with the ability to work well with others and follow directions.
- Must have a valid driver’s license and/or the ability to travel to various asphalt plant locations.
- Must be willing to work overtime, nights and weekends. Shifts may vary according to project demands.
Additional Information:
Benefits:
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts
- 401K with Company Match
- Profit Sharing
- 8 Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
To be considered for this position, candidates must complete and submit an employment application at www.kniferiver.com. If unable to complete an application online you may print and send completed application to:
Knife River Corp
5450 W Gowen Road
Boise, ID 83709
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 check.
Veterans: Put your Skills to Work with Us!
At Knife River, we are committed to helping our military transition to civilian life. We are constantly looking to add veterans to our workforce and want to make the transition as smooth as possible. There are many jobs within the military that are transferable to our Asphalt Plant Laborer position:
Air Force:
Pavement and Construction Equipment Journeyman
Pavement and Construction Equipment Apprentice
Pavement and Construction Equipment Helper
Army:
Construction Equipment Supervisor
General Construction Equipment Operator
Rough Terrain Forklift & Loader Operator
Heavy Construction Equipment Operator
Navy:
Equipment Operator
Equipment Operator Basic
Advanced Equipment Operator
Constructionman
Marines:
Basic Engineer, Construction and Equipment Marine
Motor Vehicle Operator
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)
