Loader Operator - Asphalt; Seasonal

Position: LOADER OPERATOR - 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.

ROLE OVERVIEW:

Apply early for our seasonal roles-interviews are beginning soon!

Our season kicks off in April and runs through November, with the possibility of extending into December. As a seasonal team member, you'll enjoy winters off to travel, hunt, fish, or pursue the activities you love-while still keeping your benefits all year long.

This position is responsible to operate and maintain loader to feed conveyors, hoppers or load trucks.

The typical schedule is Monday - Friday 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM with one to two Saturdays per month. Hours may vary depending on weather and customer demand.

DUTIES AND/OR RESPONSIBILITIES (summary of components that make up the job) An asterisk (*) indicates essential job functions that cannot be modified in order to fulfill the job requirements.

* 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 loader. Maintain 3 points of contact at all times while performing maintenance activities.

* Safely and properly operate loader. Make sure bucket/attachments are lowered to ground whenever leaving the equipment.

* Load trucks with driver in sight to communicate and ensure safe loading procedure.

* Load trucks up to legal hauling weight limit

* Identify appropriate material to produce quality aggregate material per job specifications. Communicate with other personnel and make required adjustments to material blends.

* Maintain smooth, level haul roads

* Maintain contaminate free aggregate piles

* Inspect material - check gradation quality, oversize rocks, contaminants

* Keep pit floor smooth & haul roads maintained

* May keep concrete plant fed for maximum production

* Check for spillage on plant floor and clean up daily (assist with shoveling spillage)

* Check for worn out flashing on plant that could lead to spillage

* May maintain the left over concrete that is dumped out at the plant

* Always work safely and take action to prevent any and all unsafe actions, processes, and behaviors.

* Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS (minimum educational, experience, or other relevant job requirements):

* General education, grammar and arithmetic, GED or high school diploma or equivalent

* Equipment operation & maintenance

* Ability to provide and maintain proper licensure, medical card, and acceptable driving record

COMPENSATION:

Estimated Wage: $30 and up, depending on experience.

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

* Employee Appreciation Program

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.

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.