Paving Laborer (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 a Seasonal Paving Laborer you are responsible to complete various laboring and small equipment operation tasks to produce quality asphalt or concrete paving project. Will need to display a professional and courteous attitude with customers and team members. May also flag or operate skid steer, roller, tractor as needed. Assisting in running paving screed.

This is a seasonal position, you can use your winters off to travel, hunt, fish or for other activities you enjoy while your benefits
continue year-round.

Pay range: $22.00 - $28.00 hourly

Hours per week: 40

Duties and/or Responsibilities:

Safely perform labor tasks including any of the following:

• Measures distance from grade stakes, drive stakes & stretch tight line.
• Signals operators of construction equipment to facilitate alignment, movement and adjustment of machinery to conform to grade
  specifications.
• Levels earth using pick or shovel (Aggregate or asphalt)
• Levels blacktop using lute.
• Raise manhole covers
• Performs flagging duties as needed.
• May operate small, powered hand tools
• May operate small equipment including bobcat, tractor, or roller or move from one site to another.
• Safely and properly perform maintenance (lubricating, fueling and cleaning) and operate small equipment, such as bobcat,
  tractor, jackhammer, roller, pickup truck, air compressor, tractor/packer, steel drum or rubber tire roller.
• Remove road joints.
• Hook up and unhook small trailer to pick-up.
• Fill sandbags
• Able to operate skid steer for cleanup of materials.
• Able to drive truck/skid steer trailer combination to transport skid steers and other equipment and material from site to site (CDL License)
• Communicate effectively (verbal, listening, written) and work with difficult people under high stress situations . Self-motivated,
  team-player with good interpersonal skills; ability to maintain positive customer relations & act courteous/respectful of others.
  Monitor and discuss production problems with co-workers and managers/supervisors.
• Ensure OSHA, safety and environmental regulation compliance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
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Minimum Qualifications:

As a successful Laborer you will have:

• Ability to hold and maintain a valid license in accordance with all state and federal regulations
• Ability to operate and maintain equipment
• Ability to work flexible shifts, including overtime and some Saturdays.

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.

Licenses & Certifications

• Driver's License Class D

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)