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Motor Grader - Construction; Seasonal

Job in Bemidji, Beltrami County, Minnesota, 56601, USA
Listing for: Knife River - North Central
Seasonal/Temporary, Per diem position
Listed on 2026-02-16
Job specializations:
  • Trades / Skilled Labor
    Heavy Equipment Operator, Construction Labor / Trades
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 35.25 - 47.24 USD Hourly USD 35.25 47.24 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Motor Grader - Construction (Seasonal)

Job Overview

Good Pay! Good Benefits! Good People! Knife River is a PEOPLE-first company. Our team members are key to our success, and we are committed to giving them the tools, training, and time to do their jobs productively and go home safely each day. Please consider joining our growing team today!

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. 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 Mid Cap 400 index.

This is a Local 49 Operating Engineer Union position. This position will primarily safely operate a Motor Grader to spread and level dirt, gravel and stone to grade specification. This is a seasonal position that generally requires travel through Northern Minnesota and North Dakota with other work locations as assigned. Lodging assistance (generally in the form of a Per Diem) is provided.

Duties

and 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 (lubricating, fueling and cleaning) on blade/motor grader.
  • Safely and properly operate blade/motor grader including regulating height and angle of grader blade, lowering scarifier and loosening packed soil to permit grading and tilting front wheels of grader when making sharp turns. Drives grader in successive passes over working area, observing reference stakes or hand signals of assisting worker, to level surface to specified grade. Feels level and listens to sound of engine to determine depth of cut.

    May perform fine or rough grading.
  • Check grade as needed to ensure proper grade cut.
  • Maintain haul routes.
  • Assist laborer or roller operator with dumping trucks and keeping load counts.
  • Communicate effectively (verbal, listening, written) and work with 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.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • Minimum Requirements
  • A strong desire to work safely.
  • Experience with equipment maintenance and operation.
  • A high school diploma, GED, or equivalent critical thinking skills.
  • A valid driver's license with acceptable driving record; CDL preferred.
  • Knowledge and/or experience with a variety of heavy equipment.
  • 3+ years of work with a motor grader in a road construction environment or similar experience strongly preferred but not required.
  • Compensation

    Estimated Wage: $35.25 to $47.24 per hour – depending on work location.

    Benefits

    Benefits are through the Local 49 Operating Engineers Union.

    How to Apply

    If unable to apply online, mail completed application to: ATTN HR PO Box 40 Bemidji, MN 56619.

    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 check.

    Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

    This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.

    For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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