What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laborer position at Knife River Corporation - Mountain West?
Role Overview:
Responsibilities:
- Assist with manual operations at heavy highway construction sites.
- Participate in demolitions.
- Work with underground utilities.
- Remove trees and debris.
- Read blueprints and designs.
- Control traffic.
- Clear and prepare highway work zones.
- Dig trenches.
- Install sewer, water, and storm drainpipes.
- Pour concrete and/or asphalt onto roads.
- Operate tools and machines.
- Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor
Minimum Qualifications:
Would prefer that candidates have a minimum of 1-2 years' experience working as a laborer in the heavy highway field but we are willing to train the right person.
Successful candidates must be hard working, dependable and able to perform manual labor for approximately 90% of their work shift.
General construction laborers must have physical strength, hand-eye coordination, and endurance. Laborers must also be able to concentrate on their tasks. The ability to understand and communicate information is also essential.
Additional Information:
If unable to apply online, stop by our office at:
Knife River Corporation - Mountain Division
4055 Professional Way
Idaho Falls, ID 83402
Knife River is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected Veteran status. Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background check.
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 Equipment Operator Grade Team.
Air Force:
- Pavement and Construction Equipment Journeyman
- Pavement and Construction Equipment Apprentice
- Pavement and Construction Equipment Helper
Army:
- Motor Transport Operator
- General Construction Equipment Operator
- Heavy Construction Equipment Operator
- Horizontal Construction Engineer
Navy:
- Equipment Operator
- Equipment Operator Basic
- Advanced Equipment Operator
- Steelworker
- Utilitiesman
- Constructionman
Marines:
- 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)
