Asphalt Plant Groundman

Knife River Job PostingAt 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.Job Summary:Duties and Responsibilities:Perform daily inspections of equipmentPerform site inspections to ensure safetyPerform maintenance on equipment as neededMonitor productionComplete required reportsCommunicate effectively to co-workers, management, suppliers and others you come in contact withManual labor including shoveling excess material away from plantPerform other duties as assignedDrug free work environment requiring pre-employment and random drug testingMinimum Qualifications:Proven work history, preferably in the construction industry.Preferred equipment operator experienceMust have mechanical experience preferably around asphalt plants and/or rock crushers and heavy equipmentMust be able to meet company attendance policyWilling to work varied and extended hoursWorking in extreme weather conditions should be expectedEqual 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. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. 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 Asphalt Plant Groundsman posting: Army: Concrete and Asphalt Equipment Operator Navy: Steelworker Utilitiesman Constructionman Marines: Basic Engineer, Construction and Equipment Marine