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.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

1. Responsible for ensuring daily maintenance of the plant is completed.
2. Responsible for routine and daily housekeeping duties to ensure a clean plant and yard.
3. Perform general laboring duties such as raking and shoveling material.
4. Safely and properly perform maintenance (lubricating, fueling, and cleaning).
5. Communicate timely and effectively with plant supervisor regarding any issues pertaining to the plant, yard or equipment.
6. Perform other duties as assigned.

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

1. Maintain good attendance and safety record and set an example for others to follow.
2. Communicate effectively to co-workers, management, suppliers, and others you encounter.
3. Experience around ready-mix plants, asphalt plants and/or rock crushers and heavy equipment.
4. Basic knowledge of plant operation, conveyor systems and maintenance preferred.
5. Must have good mechanical and troubleshooting skills.
6. Able to operate small hand tools.

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

1. Must have a valid driver’s license and willing to travel to various plant locations as needed.
2. Must be able to work overtime and be flexible with hours (daytime/nighttime). Shifts may vary according to project/schedule demands.
3. Must have a “Safety First” attitude. Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures is required.

Physical & Environmental Demands:

1. Extensive walking on uneven surfaces.
2. May Lift and carry up to 100 pounds.
3. Exposure to dust, fumes, odors, mists, adhesives and acids.
4. Hand eye coordination.
5. Frequent and/or extended periods requiring standing, stooping, kneeling, bending, climbing, and/or twisting.
6. Ability to work at night under artificial lighting, as needed.
7. Working in all weather conditions for extended period of time

VETERANS:

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 the laboring position. Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Air Force: Pavement and Construction Helper, Journeyman, Apprentice and Craftsman

Army: Concrete and Asphalt Equipment Operator

Coast Guard: Concrete Worker

Navy: Construction Man

Marines: Basic Engineer, Construction and Equipment Marine

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.

If unable to apply online, mail completed application to Knife River Corporation South, PO Box 1800, Waco, TX 76703. For further assistance with applying, please contact our office at 254-761-2600.

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

NOTICE:

Because of the nature of work at Knife River, the person in this position may be expected to work any shift and at various locations based on company needs and the duties of the position may change at any time and may not be identified in this job description. The content of the job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. It is not intended to be construed as a contract or an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills and abilities required of all personnel so classified.