Asphalt Plant Groundsperson (Seasonal)

KRC Corporation • Sioux City, IA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Knife River is a PEOPLE-first company and one of the 10 largest construction materials producers/contractors in the Country. This is a seasonal position, typically working April – November, with a winter lay-off. The role involves completing various laborer and small equipment operation tasks to produce quality asphalt paving projects. The company offers year-round benefits even during the seasonal lay-off. The goal is to build strong teams that, in turn, build strong communities. Knife River is a publicly traded company on the NYSE with the ticker symbol KNF and part of the S&P MidCap 400 index.

Requirements

• Equipment maintenance & operation
• Driver’s License

Responsibilities

• Uses safe work procedures that comply with safety policies and regulations.
• Signals operators of construction equipment to facilitate alignment, movement, and adjustment of machinery.
• Levels earth using pick or shovel (Aggregate or asphalt).
• May operate small powered hand tools.
• May operate small equipment including bobcat, tractor, or roller or move from one site to another.
• Safely and properly perform maintenance (lubricating, fueling and cleaning) and operate small equipment, such as bobcat, tractor, jackhammer, pickup truck and air compressor.
• Shovel excess material away from asphalt plant and conveyors as needed.
• Hook up and un-hook small trailer to pick-up.
• Able to operate skidsteer for cleanup of materials.
• Unload oil trucks into proper tanks.
• Monitor oil levels of all AC tanks.
• Monitor belt tension and belt wear.
• Monitor and troubleshoot all aspects of the asphalt plant.
• Communicate effectively (verbal, listening, written) and work with 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.
• Ensure OSHA, safety and environmental regulation compliance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short-term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Years of Service Recognition
• Voluntary Life Insurance for Employees, Spouses, and Dependents
• Critical Illness Plan
• Accident Coverage Plan
• Hospital Indemnity

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed