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.

As a Paver/Screed Operator you are responsible to safely operate machine that spreads and levels bituminous paving material on subgrade of highways and streets to
control width, depth, and quality of material being placed.

DUTIES AND/OR RESPONSIBILITIES (summary of components that make up the job) An asterisk (*) indicates essential job functions that cannot be modified in order to fulfill the job requirements.

1. Perform daily equipment, walk around and site inspections to identify and correct any unsafe conditions and keep equipment

2. Safely and properly perform maintenance on paving machine.

3. Safely and properly operate adjusting mechanism of paving machine. Bolts extensions to screed to adjust width as needed.

4. Heat screed at beginning of shift.

5. Observes distribution of paving material along screed and controls direction of screed.

6. Clean screed at end of shift

7. Communicate effectively (verbal, listening, written) and work with difficult people under high stress situations.

8. Self-motivated, team-player with good interpersonal skills; ability to maintain positive customer relations and act courteous/respectful of others.

9. Troubleshoot and problem solve situations/problems (material quality, equipment operation/repair, etc.).

10. Monitor and discuss production problems with co-workers and managers/supervisors.

11. Ensure OSHA, EPA, DNR, safety and environmental regulation compliance.

12. Always work safely and take action to prevent any and all-unsafe actions, processes, and behaviors.

13. Perform other duties as assigned.

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

1. Over 6 months up to and including 1 year from post high school, work, military, institutional or vocational environment.
2. Basic knowledge of world events and acceptable interpersonal communication skills
3. Equipment maintenance & operation
4. Ability to provide and maintain proper licensure, medical card and acceptable driving record.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITITES (types and extent of knowledge, skills or abilities an incumbent must possess to complete the job responsibilities satisfactorily)

1. Basic maintenance and mechanical abilities.

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. Paid Sick Time
7. 8 Paid Holidays
8. Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
9. Short-term Disability
10. Employee Assistance Program
11. Years of Service Recognition
12. Voluntary Life Insurance for Employees, Spouses, and Dependents
13. Critical Illness Plan
14. Accident Coverage Plan
15. Hospital Indemnity
16. Employee Appreciation Program

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 laws.

Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background checks.

All applications are submitted online. If you are having issues completing the application, please come to the office for assistance.