Paver/Screed Operator - Cold Spring (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 committed to giving them the tools, training, and time to do their jobs productively and go home safety 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 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.

Salary Range: $25.00-$32.00

Duties and/or Responsibilities:

• 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. 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.
  
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 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.
• Equipment maintenance & operation.
• Ability to provide and maintain proper licensure, medical card and acceptable driving record.

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.