Asphalt Plant Laborer

Description

Great Pay! Great Benefits! Strong Teams! Knife River is a PEOPLE-first company. Our teams are the foundation of our success, and we're committed to providing the training, tools and support to do great work and go home safely at the end of each day. Join a team that looks out for one another and supports career growth from day one.

Job Summary:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Maintain, repair, labor and operate equipment in support of asphalt production facilities
• Oiling, lubrication, housekeeping and loading of asphalt into trucks
• Will run equipment such as loaders, skid steers, forklifts and man lifts
• Other misc. duties directed by supervisor

Minimum Qualifications:

• Basic knowledge of construction equipment and a good mechanical background to include fabrication skills
• Need a positive attitude with the ability to work well with others and follow directions
• Must have a valid driver's license and/or the ability to travel to various asphalt plant locations
• Must be willing to work overtime, nights and weekends

Benefits:

Full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401K with Company Match
• Profit Sharing
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Safety Incentives
• Years of Service Recognition

How to Apply:

To be considered for this position, candidates must complete and submit an employment application at jobs.kniferiver.com 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.

If you are an individual with a qualified disability as defined by federal, state, or local law and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application for any reason, please contact your state employment agency or you may call View phone number on click.appcast.io to speak with a human resources representative.

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 Paving Laborer position:

Air Force:
Pavements and Construction Equipment Journeyman, Apprentice, Helper or Craftsman

Army:
Concrete and Asphalt Equipment Operator

Coast Guard:
Equipment Operator - Construction

Marines:
Basic Engineer, Construction and Equipment Marine

Navy:
Construction man
Builder Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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