ASSISTANT ASPHALT PLANT OPERATOR

Assistant Plant Operator

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 MidCap 400 index.

Role Overview:

Assistant plant operators are responsible for the operation and maintenance of the plant and must adhere to safety regulations at all times.

The typical schedule is Monday - Friday 5:00 AM - 6:00 PM during production season. Typical schedule during maintenance season is Monday - Friday 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM. The schedule may vary due to weather and customer demand.

Duties and/or Responsibilities: (summary of components that make up the job)

• Obey all safety rules and work in a safe manner.
• Work alone or work with other employees in a friendly & cooperative manner.
• Be self motivated.
• Be receptive to ongoing education about products and how they work.
• Operate a motor vehicle
• Operate hand tools and safety equipment including but not limited to: grease guns, wrenches, shovels, fire hoses and cutting torches and stick welding.
• Perform routine plant maintenance, including clean up.
• Inspect plant for necessary maintenance and complete repairs as assigned.
• Communicate inspections to supervisor.
• Assist with operations of asphalt plant and maintenance as directed by supervisor.
• Be able to work at heights.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: (types and extent of knowledge, skills or abilities an incumbent must possess to complete the job responsibilities satisfactorily)

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Able to work independently and under time constraints.
• Troubleshooting & problem-solving.
• Maintenance skills.
• Record keeping and strong attention to detail.
• Critical thinking skills.

Minimum Requirements: (minimum educational, experience, or other relevant job requirements)

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED);
• or one to three months related experience and/or training;
• or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Driver's license preferred but not required.
• Ensure OSHA, DOT, EPA, DNR, MSHA, Federal, State, and Local safety and environmental regulation compliance including attending training.
• This position may require you to wear a half mask respirator at times and therefore, you will be required to be fit tested. Per OSHA "The Respiratory Protection standard, paragraph 29 CFR 1910.134(g)(1)(i)(A), states that respirators shall not be worn when facial hair comes between the sealing surface of the facepiece and the face or that interferes with valve function. Facial hair is allowed as long as it does not protrude under the respirator seal, or extend far enough to interfere with the device's valve function. Short mustaches, sideburns, and small goatees that are neatly trimmed so that no hair compromises the seal of the respirator usually do not present a hazard and, therefore, do not violate paragraph 1910.134(g)(1)(i).

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Sick Time
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short-term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Years of Service Recognition
• Voluntary Life Insurance for Employees, Spouses, and Dependents
• Critical Illness Plan
• Accident Coverage Plan
• Hospital Indemnity

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 laws.

Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background checks.

All applications are submitted online. If you are having issues completing the application, please come to the office for assistance.