Asphalt Paving Laborer - (Seasonal)

KRC Corporation•Grand Forks, ND

18h•Onsite

About The Position

Knife River is a PEOPLE-first company that is committed to its team members' success by providing them with the tools, training, and time to do their jobs productively and safely. As one of the 10 largest construction materials producers/contractors in the Country and a publicly traded company on the NYSE (KNF), Knife River aims to build strong teams that build strong communities. This seasonal position involves completing various laborer and small equipment operation tasks to produce quality asphalt paving.

Requirements

GED or high school diploma or equivalent.
Equipment maintenance & operation knowledge.
ND or MN Flagging Certification.
Ability to hold and maintain proper licensure and acceptable driving record.
Ability to work flexible shifts, including overtime, possible nights, and some Saturdays.

Nice To Haves

CDL license (required for driving truck/skidsteer trailer combination).

Responsibilities

Safely perform labor tasks including measuring distance from grade stakes, driving stakes, and stretching tight lines.
Signal operators of construction equipment for alignment and movement according to grade specifications.
Level earth using a pick or shovel (Aggregate or Asphalt).
Level blacktop using a lute.
Raise manhole covers.
Perform flagging duties as needed.
Operate small, powered hand tools.
Operate small equipment including bobcat, tractor, or roller, and move equipment between sites.
Perform maintenance (lubricating, fueling, and cleaning) and operate small equipment such as bobcat, tractor, jackhammer, roller, pickup truck, air compressor, tractor/packer, steel drum or rubber tire roller.
Shovel excess material away from asphalt paver and dump truck units.
Remove road joints.
Hook up and unhook small trailers to pick-up trucks.
Fill sandbags.
Change bag house bags.
Operate skidsteer for clean-up of materials.
Drive truck/skidsteer trailer combination to transport skidsteer and other equipment and material from site to site (requires CDL license).
Ensure compliance with MSHA, OSHA, EPA, DNR, safety, and environmental regulations.
Always work safely and take action to prevent unsafe actions, processes, and behaviors.
Perform other duties as assigned.