Asphalt Worker

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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, and we are committed to giving them the tools, training, and time to do their jobs productively and go home safety 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.

This position is responsible to complete various laborer and small equipment operation tasks to produce quality asphalt paving projects. Will drive crew trucks and pull trailer with equipment from jobsite to jobsite.

education AND/OR WORK experience REQUIREMENTS

1. Equipment maintenance & operation
2. Commercial Driver License (Class A), required

The starting wage is $21.60, and up, depending on experience.

Typical Schedule is Monday-Friday 6:30 AM -7:00 PM, with Saturday work as needed.

DUTIES AND/OR RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Drive crew truck and transport equipment from jobsite to jobsite.
2. Uses safe work procedures that comply with safety policies and regulations. (Federal, state, local and company policies.)
3. Measures distance from grade stakes, drive stakes & stretch tight line.
4. Signals operators of construction equipment to facilitate alignment, movement and adjustment of machinery to conform to grade specifications.
5. Levels earth using pick or shovel (Aggregate or asphalt)
6. Levels blacktop using lute.
7. Raise manhole covers
8. Performs flagging duties as needed.
9. May operate small powered hand tools
10. May operate small equipment including bobcat, tractor, or roller or move from one site to another.
11. Safely and properly perform maintenance (lubricating, fueling and cleaning) and operate small equipment, such as bobcat, tractor, jackhammer, roller, pickup truck, air compressor, tractor/packer, steel drum or rubber tire roller
12. Remove road joints
13. Hook up and un-hook small trailer to pick-up
14. Fill sand-bags
15. Able to operate skid steer for clean-up of materials
16. Communicate effectively (verbal, listening, written) and work with difficult people under high stress situations. Self-motivated, team-player with good interpersonal skills; ability to maintain positive customer relations & act courteous/respectful of others. Monitor and discuss production problems with co-workers and managers/supervisors.
17. Ensure OSHA, safety and environmental regulation compliance.
18. Performs other duties as assigned.

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