Grade Checker; Seasonal Job Bismarck area,North Dakota USA,Trades / Skilled Labor

Position: GRADE CHECKER (SEASONAL)

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.

ROLE

OVERVIEW

This is a seasonal position; you can use your winters off to travel, hunt, fish or for other activities you enjoy while your benefits continue year-round.

This position is responsible for safely setting grade stakes to guide equipment operators and performs activities to verify grade specifications, measurements, and staking.

DUTIES AND/OR RESPONSIBILITIES

Sets grade stakes to guide earth moving equipment operators in sloping areas and fill embankments using measuring instruments and hand tools

Reads survey stakes along highway right-of-way to determine grade specification for embankment

Measures horizontally and vertically, in specified ratio, from survey stake to juncture of embankment and initial excavations, using survey rod and eye level

Sets grade stakes, using hatchet, and chalk-marks excavation reference points on stake

Repeats measuring and stacking at specified intervals to form horizontal stake line along embankment

Observes excavating activities to verify conformance to stake references and notifies equipment operators or supervisors of deviations

Collect information using GPS equipment

Ensure MSHA, 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

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Acceptable interpersonal communication skills

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Experience in grade checking and staking preferred

Ability to hold and maintain proper licensure and acceptable driving record

Ability to work flexible shifts, including overtime, possible nights and some Saturdays

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

Experience with Global Positioning System (GPS) equipment for surveying preferred

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

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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 laws.

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

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