Screed Operator (Seasonal)

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.

As a 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.

Salary range: $25.00 - $32.00

Hours per week: 40+

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform daily equipment, walk around and site inspections to identify and correct any unsafe conditions and keep equipment properly maintained.
• Perform work safely and take action to prevent any and all unsafe actions or behaviors.
• Controls material taken into paver and the depth of material being distributed through the paver and smoothness of mat.
• Safely and properly operate adjusting mechanism of paving machine. Bolts extensions to screed to adjust width as needed.
• Ability to communicate with supervisor and testing technician if there are issues with laydown operations.
• Heat screed at beginning of shift/ Clean screed at end of shift.
• Observes distribution of paving material along screed and controls direction of screed.
• Position is expected to assist in operating other pieces of paving equipment including asphalt rollers, power brooms, skid steer loaders, and loaders as needed.
• Must be willing to work flexible shifts that include days, nights, and weekends as needed.
• Must be willing to do physical labor.
• Ensure OSHA, EPA, DNR, safety and environmental regulation compliance.
• Perform other duties as directed by supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ability to provide and maintain proper licensure and acceptable driving record.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screening and background.
• Equipment maintenance & operation knowledge.
• Job requires steady to intermittent physical activity including standing, stooping kneeling, climbing, walking on uneven ground, shoveling, and raking

Full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Account
• 401K with Company Match
• Profit Sharing
• Paid/Sick Time Off
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Short-term Disability & Life Insurance
• Employee assistance Program
• Years of Service Recognition

Part-time employees are eligible for the following benefits:

• 401K with Company Match
• Paid/Sick Time Off
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Years of Service Recognition

How To Apply:
Knife River is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status or any other protected category under applicable state/federal law.

Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background checks.

If unable to apply online, please mail completed application to:

4787 Shadow Wood Drive NE Sauk Rapids, MN 56379