Laborer - Asphalt; 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.

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
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This position is responsible to complete various laborer and small equipment operation tasks to produce quality asphalt paving.

• Safely perform labor tasks including: measuring distance from grade stakes, drive stakes and stretching tight line.
• Signal operators of construction equipment to facilitate alignment, movement and adjustment of machinery to conform to grade specifications.
• Level earth using pick or shovel (aggregate or asphalt).
• Level blacktop using lute.
• Raise manhole covers.
• Perform flagging duties as needed.
• Operate small powered hand tools.
• Operate small equipment including bobcat, tractor, roller or move from one site to another.
• Safely and properly perform maintenance (lubricating, fueling and cleaning) and operate small equipment such as bobcat, tractor, jackhammer, roller, pickup truck, air compressor, tractor/packer, steel drum or rubber tire roller.
• Shovel excess material away from asphalt paver and dump truck unit as needed.
• Remove road joints.
• Hook up and unhitch small trailer to pick‑up.
• Fill sand bags.
• Change bag house bags.
• Operate skidsteer for clean up of materials.
• Drive truck/skidsteer trailer combination to transport skidsteer and other equipment and material from site to site (CDL license).
• 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.
• Monitor and discuss production problems with co‑workers and managers/supervisors.
• Ensure OSHA, safety and environmental regulation compliance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• General education, grammar and arithmetic; GED or high school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience with equipment maintenance & operation.
• Ability to provide and maintain proper licensure, medical card and acceptable driving record.
• ND Flagging Certification.

• 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

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.

Subject to pre‑employment drug testing and background checks.

All applications are submitted online. If you are having issues completing the application, please come to the office for assistance.