Entry Level Asphalt Worker

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 committed to giving them the tools, training, and time to do their jobs productively and go home safety 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.

This position is responsible to complete various laborer and small equipment operation tasks to produce quality asphalt paving projects. Will drive crew trucks and pull trailer with equipment from jobsite to jobsite.

EDUCATION AND/OR WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

1. Equipment maintenance & operation
2. Driver's License, required
3. If a CDL is not already obtained employee must have a commercial learners permit at the time of hire, and we will train you to earn your Class A CDL.

A requirement to be considered for this position is that the candidate must already have their Commercial Learners Permit (CLP). This is the written portion of the test to obtain a Commercial Driver License (CDL). Though the Entry Level Asphalt Worker's primary role is to help with asphalt paving, not drive truck, this position does help to move equipment on trailers to and from the jobsites. Knife River will actually train the candidate, if hired, to obtain their CDL and will even provide the truck and pay for the test. Knife River will not, however, pay for the CLP.

The starting wage is $20.60, and up, depending on experience, however, employees are eligible for a wage increase upon obtaining their CDL.

Typical Schedule is Monday-Friday 6:30 AM -7:00 PM, with Saturday work as needed.

DUTIES AND/OR RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Uses safe work procedures that comply with safety policies and regulations. (Federal, state, local and company policies.)
2. Measures distance from grade stakes, drive stakes & stretch tight line.
3. Signals operators of construction equipment to facilitate alignment, movement and adjustment of machinery to conform to grade specifications.
4. Levels earth using pick or shovel (Aggregate or asphalt)
5. Levels blacktop using lute.
6. Raise manhole covers
7. Performs flagging duties as needed.
8. May operate small powered hand tools
9. May operate small equipment including bobcat, tractor, or roller or move from one site to another.
10. 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
11. Remove road joints
12. Hook up and un-hook small trailer to pick-up
13. Fill sand-bags
14. Able to operate skid steer for clean-up of materials
15. 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.
16. Ensure OSHA, safety and environmental regulation compliance.
17. Performs other duties as assigned.