Asphalt Plant Operator

Asphalt Plant OperatorResponsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:Operate and maintain asphalt plant in a safe and efficient mannerManage schedules/hours as well as daily duties for all plant personnelCommunicate with internal and external customers with daily orders and needsTrack inventories of incoming and outgoing productsParticipate in quality control and safety programsOperate equipment, perform asphalt plant maintenance, and other misc. duties as directed by supervisorAbility and desire to work in a high-pressure environmentThis position will/may include nights and weekend shifts during the paving seasonThis position will/may include travel between plants as needed by supervisorMinimum Qualifications:Requires minimum two (2) years experience in asphalt plant operationMust be able to monitor multiple plant systems for production of a quality and profitable productMust be able to work in high and confined spacesNeed good math skills and the ability to work with statistical specifications with a high degree of accuracyRequires skills in planning, organization, communication, and observationMust be able to read and comprehend specifications, operators manual, instructions, and maintain operators logMust have mechanical ability with welding, fabrication, and good troubleshooting skillsNeed a positive attitude and the ability to work well with othersAbility to operate loader helpfulAbility to pass a pre-employment criminal background check, physical/functional exam and drug screenDisplay a professional and courteous attitude towards all team members and customersBenefits:Full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits:Medical, Dental & Vision InsuranceHealth Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts401K with Company MatchProfit Sharing8 Paid HolidaysPaid Time OffLife InsuranceEmployee Assistance ProgramHow to Apply:To be considered for this position, candidates must complete and submit an employment application 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. 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 Asphalt Plant Operator position:Air Force: Pavement and Construction Equipment Journeyman Pavement and Construction Equipment Apprentice Pavement and Construction Equipment HelperArmy: Concrete and Asphalt Equipment OperatorNavy: Maintenance and Production ChiefEqual 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.