Foreman - grading (seasonal)

Job Description Job Description Good Pay! Good Benefits! Good People! Knife River is a PEOPLE-first company. Our team members are key to our success, and we are committed to giving them the tools, training, and time to do their jobs productively and go home safely each day. Please consider joining our growing team today! 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. 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 Mid Cap 400 index. ROLE OVERVIEW: 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. This position is responsible to safely supervise, and coordinate activities of workers engaged in grading and efficiently run the gravel/base operation; produce quality gravel/base in timely manner. Will need to display a professional and courteous attitude with customers and team members. DUTIES AND/OR RESPONSIBILITIES (summary of components that make up the job) Perform daily equipment, walk around and site inspections to identify and correct any unsafe conditions and keep equipment properly maintained. Safely and properly supervise and coordinate activities of workers. Work with crews, inspectors, and subcontractors to complete projects Complete quality gravel/base jobs within specifications Complete necessary paperwork Mentors and coaches subordinates Deliver samples to lab Approve and submit work hours for crew and pertinent job information daily Communicate effectively (verbal, listening, written) and work with people under high stress situations.. Self-motivated, team-player with good interpersonal skills; ability to maintain positive customer relations and act courteous/respectful of others. Troubleshoot and problem solve situations/problems (material quality, equipment operation/repair, etc.). Monitor and discuss production problems with co-workers and managers/supervisors. Ensure MSHA, OSHA, EPA, DNR, Lockout/Tagout, safety and environmental regulation compliance. Performs other duties as assigned. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS (preferred requirements i.e. certifications, software use, etc.) As a successful Foreman you will have: Ability to hold and maintain a driver’s license in accordance with all state laws Minimum 5 years experience in product line Minimum 5 years GPS Trimble experience Ability to work flexible shifts, including overtime and some Saturdays. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: 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. All applications are completed online. If you’re having issues completing the application, you can stop at our office for assistance. #App Central Experience Required Employer Name, City, State: Job Title: Reason for Leaving: Summarize the nature of work performed and job responsibilities: Employer Name, City, State: Job Title: Reason for Leaving: Summarize the nature of work performed and job responsibilities: Employer Name, City, State: Job Title: Reason for Leaving: Summarize the nature of work performed and job responsibilities: Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.