Laborer - Asphalt (Seasonal)

KRC Corporation•Bismarck, ND

21h•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, allowing for winters off while benefits continue year-round. The role is responsible for completing various laborer and small equipment operation tasks to produce quality asphalt paving. The company's goal is to build strong teams that, in turn, build strong communities. Knife River is publicly traded on the NYSE (KNF) and part of the S&P MidCap 400 index.

Requirements

General education, grammar and arithmetic, GED or high school diploma or equivalent.
Equipment maintenance & operation.
Ability to provide and maintain proper licensure, medical card and acceptable driving record.
ND Flagging Certification.

Nice To Haves

CDL license

Responsibilities

Safely perform labor tasks including measuring distance from grade stakes, driving stakes & stretching tight lines.
Signal operators of construction equipment to facilitate alignment, movement and adjustment of machinery to conform to grade specifications.
Level earth using 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 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, roller, pickup truck, air compressor, tractor/packer, steel drum or rubber tire roller.
Shovel excess material away from asphalt paver and dump truck unit as needed.
Remove road joints.
Hook up and unhook small trailer to pick-up.
Fill sand bags.
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 (CDL license required).
Communicate effectively (verbal, listening, written) and work with people under high stress situations.
Be a 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.
Perform other duties as assigned.