Knife River is looking for a Grading Foreman to join our team.
Duties and Responsibilities: Oversee all aspects of Grading operations
• Efficient at multi-tasking and working under short time constraints
• Assure that all safety and quality measures are taken
• Coordinate with others including subcontractors, trucking and plant and Perform other duties as assigned
This is considered a full-time seasonal position. Travel will be required and working in extreme weather conditions should be expected.
Minimum Qualifications:
3 + years of proven Grading experience.
• Supervisory and Strong communication skills (verbal and written)as well as basic computer skills
• Knowledge of all grading and paving equipment and operations
• Valid Idaho driver’s license and clean driving record
• Strong commitment to quality, safety and customer satisfaction
- Reading and understanding plans
- Know how to set up and run GPS systems
- Finish blading with GPS controls
Additional Information:
If unable to apply online, stop by our office at:
5450 W. Gowen Road
Boise, ID 83709
Knife River is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected Veteran status. Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background check.
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 Grading Foreman position.

Knife River is one of the top 10 aggregate, ready-mix and sand and gravel producers in the nation. At peak construction season we employ more than 5,000 men and women who have been widely recognized for their superior customer service. We are sitting on a foundation of more than 1.1 billion tons of aggregate and provide a wide variety of products and services necessary for building America’s infrastructure.
Since purchasing the first aggregate company in 1992, Knife River has become one of the fastest-growing aggregate and construction companies in the central, southern and western United States. We have acquired nearly 70 companies located in 14 states and are licensed to perform work in many more.
Our core business lines include aggregate, asphalt, ready-mix concrete, liquid asphalt and cement.