Paver/Screed Operator (Seasonal)

KRC Corporation • Sauk Rapids, MN

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Knife River is a PEOPLE-first company. Our teams are the foundation of our success, and we're committed to providing the training, tools and support to do great work and go home safely at the end of each day. Join a team that looks out for one another and supports career growth from day one. As a Paver/Screed Operator you are responsible to safely operate machine that spreads and levels bituminous paving material on subgrade of highways and streets to control width, depth, and quality of material being placed.

Requirements

• Over 6 months up to and including 1 year from post high school, work, military, institutional or vocational environment.
• Basic knowledge of world events and acceptable interpersonal communication skills
• Basic equipment operation and maintenance.
• Ability to provide and maintain proper licensure, medical card and acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily equipment, walk around and site inspections to identify and correct any unsafe conditions and keep equipment
• Safely and properly perform maintenance on paving machine.
• Safely and properly operate adjusting mechanism of paving machine.
• Bolts extensions to screed to adjust width as needed.
• 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.
• Self-motivated, team-player with good interpersonal skills; ability to maintain positive customer relations and act courteous/respectful of others.
• Troubleshoot and problem solve situations/problems (material quality, equipment operation/repair, etc.).
• Monitor and discuss production problems with co-workers and managers/supervisors.
• Ensure OSHA, EPA, DNR, safety and environmental regulation compliance.
• Always work safely and take action to prevent any and all-unsafe actions, processes, and behaviors.
• Perform 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

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED