Paver/Screed Operator; Seasonal Job Sauk Rapids area,Minnesota USA,Trades / Skilled Labor

Position: Paver/Screed Operator (Seasonal)

Description

Great Pay! Great Benefits! Strong Teams! Knife River is a PEOPLE-first company. Our teams are the foundation of our success, and we're committed to providing the training, tools and support to do great work and go home safely at the end of each day. Join a team that looks out for one another and supports career growth from day one.

ROLE OVERVIEW

As a Paver/Screed Operator you are responsible to safely operate machine that spreads and levels bituminous paving material on subgrade of highways and streets to control width, depth, and quality of material being placed.

Typical schedule Monday - Friday 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM with one Saturday per week.

DUTIES AND/OR RESPONSIBILITIES

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

Safely and properly perform maintenance on paving machine.

Safely and properly operate adjusting mechanism of paving machine. Bolts extensions to screed to adjust width as needed.

Heat screed at beginning of shift.

Observes distribution of paving material along screed and controls direction of screed.

Clean screed at end of shift

Communicate effectively (verbal, listening, written) and work with difficult 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.

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

Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Over 6 months up to and including 1 year from post high school, work, military, institutional or vocational environment.

Basic knowledge of world events and acceptable interpersonal communication skills

Basic equipment operation and maintenance.

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

COMPENSATION

$26.00 - $30.00 per hour 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

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.

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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Paver​/Screed Operator; Seasonal

Paver/Screed Operator; Seasonal