Dump Person (Seasonal)

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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 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.

As a Dump Person, you are responsible to direct trucks dumping blacktop for paver, operate equipment, and perform various laborer tasks with the paving crew as needed

This is a seasonal position, you can use your winters off to travel, hunt, fish or for other activities you enjoy while your benefits continue year-round.

Salary range: $24.00 – $25.00 per hour

Hours per week: 40+

Duties and/or Responsibilities:

• Direct trucks when dumping blacktop or aggregate, engage mechanism to dump truck when appropriate
• Perform daily walk-around inspection
• Lay string line on paving jobs
• Apply temporary lane marking tape
• Operate jack hammer on a daily basis
• 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 and act courteous/respectful of others.
• Troubleshoot and problem solve situations/problems (material quality, equipment operation/repair, etc.). Monitor and discuss
• production problems with co-workers and managers/supervisors.
• Ensure OSHA, EPA, DNR, safety and environmental regulation compliance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• General education, grammar and arithmetic, GED or high school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to provide and maintain proper licensure, medical card and acceptable driving record.

Full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Account
• 401K with Company Match
• Profit Sharing
• Paid/Sick Time Off
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Short-term Disability & Life Insurance
• Employee assistance Program
• Years of Service Recognition

Part-time employees are eligible for the following benefits:

• 401K with Company Match
• Paid/Sick Time Off
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Years of Service Recognition

How To Apply:

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 checks.

If unable to apply online, please mail completed Application to:

4787 Shadow Wood Drive NE, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379.

Qualifications

Education

Preferred

High School or better.

experience

Preferred

Knowledge of asphalt paving

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Driver’s License Class D

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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