What are the responsibilities and job description for the CONSTRUCTION FOREMAN position at Knife River Corporation - NW?
- Coordinate daily crew activities to maximize productivity and quality
- Communicate with project managers/ estimators and owners as needed
- Other misc. duties as directed by supervisor
Minimum Qualifications:
- Previous experience in all types of agency construction and commercial site work
- Needs an understanding of plans and specifications and skills on operation of all types of equipment
- Must be able to multi-task
- Must have basic computer skills
- Must have a positive attitude and the ability to communicate and work well with others
- Must have a valid driver’s license and clean driving record
- Must be able to pass pre-employment background check, physical/functional test, and drug test
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
- Safety Incentives
- Years of Service Recognition
How to Apply:
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 any Knife River NW address or stop in one of our locations to complete an application.
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.
If you are an individual with a qualified disability as defined by federal, state, or local law and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application for any reason, please contact your state employment agency or you may call 541-693-5900 to speak with a human resources representative.
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 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)
Job Type: Full-time
