At Pacific Northwest Oil, we take care of our team because we know it’s our people who make us successful. 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.
YARD OPERATOR
A yard person/ Laborer maintains general outdoor and indoor housekeeping at the company’s facilities all year around in all weather conditions. He/She assists other personnel with plant maintenance and manual labor associated with plant operation, using various hand tools and working around equipment. The yard person/Laborer may also operate a forklift to load and unload materials, off load rail tank cars and use a skip loader. Load and unload tanker trucks. This position requires you to be around hot asphalt and steam boilers that are all elevated temperatures.
Management reserves the right to add or change the duties of the position at any time. Attendance shall meet the scheduled requirements of the company.
This facility operates 24-hrs a day, 7 days a week, year around. Shifts will vary(day/night/weekends).
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
· High school diploma or GED equivalent or a combination of equivalent education and experience.
· Valid California Driver’s license and have an acceptable driving record.
· Must be able to operate a forklift.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
· Construction experience.
· Must have good mechanical troubleshooting skills.
· Needs to have a positive attitude and the ability to work well with others and follow directions.
· Must be willing to work overtime, night and weekends as directed.
· Regular attendance required.
How To Apply:
Pacific Northwest Oil 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.
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.
