Job Description

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.

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

To complete various laborer and small equipment operation tasks to produce quality concrete projects.

DUTIES AND/OR RESPONSIBILITIES (summary of components that make up the job)

1. Bolt, nail, align and block up under forms.
2. Smoothes and finishes freshly poured cement or concrete using float, trowel or screed.
3. Keep concrete yard and buildings neat and clean looking.
4. Perform housekeeping on various company equipment to keep them looking good to the public and customers; easier for operators and maintenance to do preventative maintenance checks; and for maintenance personnel to make repairs when needed.
5. Operate concrete saw; Cutting and tying of rebar.
6. Perform general concrete set-up and tear-down of forms.
7. 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.
8. Ensure OSHA, safety and environmental regulation compliance.
9. Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS (minimum educational, experience, or other relevant job requirements)

As a successful Laborer you will have:

1. General education, grammar and arithmetic, GED or high school diploma or equivalent.
2. Equipment maintenance and/or operation aptitude preferred
3. Ability to provide and maintain proper licensure, medical card and acceptable driving record preferred.

BENEFITS:

1. Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
2. Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
3. 401(k) with Company Match
4. Profit Sharing
5. Paid Time Off
6. 8 Paid Holidays
7. Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
8. Short-term Disability
9. Employee Assistance Program
10. Years of Service Recognition
11. Voluntary Life Insurance for Employees, Spouses, and Dependents
12. Critical Illness Plan
13. Accident Coverage Plan
14. 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 law.

Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background checks.

All applications are completed online. If you’re having issues completing the application, you can stop at our office for assistance.