Paver Screed Operator - Coeur d'Alene/Spokane Area

Knife River • Clarkston, WA

97d

About The Position

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, and we are a PEOPLE-first company. 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. We have an excellent opportunity for Screed Operators in our Central Idaho Division location, and we encourage applicants in the Coeur d'Alene, ID and Spokane, WA area to apply!

Requirements

• One year or more experience operating screed equipment
• Has knowledge of the aspects of paving operations
• A high school diploma or general education degree (GED) is preferred
• Valid driver's license
• Must be able to work day shifts and night shifts. Shifts may vary according to project demands
• Must be able to work in all weather conditions
• Must be willing to travel if job requires
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen

Responsibilities

• Uses safe work procedures that comply with safety policies and regulations.
• Perform daily equipment, walk around and site inspections to identify and correct any unsafe conditions and keep equipment properly maintained.
• Safely and properly perform maintenance on paving machine.
• Safely and properly operate adjusting mechanism of paving machine.
• Heat screed at beginning of shift.
• Observes distribution of paving material along screed and controls direction of screed.
• Clean screed at end of shift.
• Communicate effectively (verbal, listening, written) and work with difficult people under high stress situations.
• Troubleshoot and problem solve situations/problems (material quality, equipment operation/repair, etc.).
• Ensure OSHA, EPA, DNR, safety and environmental regulation compliance.
• Job requires steady to intermittent and repetitive physical activity including: standing, stooping, kneeling, climbing, walking on uneven ground, lifting, carrying, pushing, shoveling, and raking.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees