What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chipseal Foreman position at Knife River Corporation - Mountain West?
Description
Essential Duties / Responsibilities
- Supervise and coordinate activities of workers.
- Oversee progress and efficient utilization of chipseal crew and equipment.
- Establish and maintain a working relationship with fellow Foreman and Superintendents.
- Oversee proper equipment maintenance and report equipment repairs to general superintendent and mechanic shop.
- Monitor the layout, placement, and compaction of materials.
- Monitor quality control.
- Verify measurements, slope and thickness for compliance.
- Communicate with persons outside of the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public and other external sources in an appropriate and professional manner.
- Read and relay job related information from work orders, plans, or contracts to asphalt crew.
- Operate the chipseal equipment, facilitate alignment, movement, or adjustment of machinery, equipment, or materials.
- Correctly calculate and order job materials as necessary.
- Timely and regular attendance is essential.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Knowledge and Skills
Minimum Qualifications
How to Apply :
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.
Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background check
NO PHONE CALLS - To be considered for this position, candidates must complete and submit an employment application at www.kniferiver.com by the posting deadline noted above. If unable to complete an application online you may print and send completed application to :
Knife River Corporation
5450 W Gowen Rd
Boise, ID 83709
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 Chipseal Foreman position :
Navy :
Advanced Equipment Operator
Army : Equipment Operator
Concrete & Asphalt Equipment Operator
Air Force :
Pavements and Construction Equipment Journeyman
Pavements and Construction Equipment Apprentice
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)
