Construction Roller Operator; 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.

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 safely operate a rolling machine to compact earth fills, subgrades, flexible base and bituminous surface to grade specifications preparatory to construction of highways, streets and runways.

The typical schedule is Monday - Friday 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM with one to two Saturdays per month - 7:00 AM - 2:00 PM.

• Perform daily equipment, walk around and site inspections to identify and correct any unsafe conditions and keep equipment properly
• Safely and properly perform maintenance on roller
• Safely and properly operate roller
• Identify appropriate rolling pattern and drive machine in successive overlapping passes over surface to be compacted to prepare quality surface.
• Determine speed and direction of machine, based on knowledge of compressibility of material under changing temperatures, so that ridges are not formed by excessive
• Assist laborer or roller operator with dumping trucks and keeping load counts
• Help clean curb and gutter areas
• 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
• Assist in loading and unloading equipment for transport, including load
• Performs other duties as assigned.

As a Successful Roller Operator

You Will Have:

• Ability to provide and maintain proper licensure, medical card and acceptable driving record.
• 2+ years equipment operation and maintenance (Roller) preferred.
• Ability to work flexible shifts, including overtime and some Saturdays.

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Sick Time
• 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 law. Subject to pre‑employment drug testing and background checks. All applications are completed online. If you’re having issues completing the application, you can stop at our office for assistance.