Asphalt Distributor Operator - Plant 3 (Seasonal Job Sauk Rapids area,Minnesota USA,Transportation

Position: ASPHALT DISTRIBUTOR OPERATOR - PLANT 3 (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 operating and maintaining tack truck to spray bituminous asphalt cement oil on roadway surface.

Typical schedule is Monday - Friday 5:00 AM - 6:00 PM and Saturday as needed.

DUTIES AND/OR RESPONSIBILITIES

Safely and properly operates truck equipped with oil or bituminous emulsions.
Connects hose from storage tank to truck tank and moves lever to fill pressure tank with bituminous liquid.
Regulate burners to heat liquid and start auxiliary pump.
Drives truck at constant speed.
Completes load tickets.
Assist construction crews while waiting to unload
Maintains proper information in truck cab pouch
Inventory and order tac
Clean tac nozzles
Barricade commercial parking lots
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 oil truck.
Assist crews with flagging as needed
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.
Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITITES

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.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

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

CDL Class B license in accordance with all state and federal DOT/FMCSA regulations.

Must have and maintain medical card and acceptable driving record and required endorsements.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

CDL Class A driver's license

Ability to work flexible shifts, including overtime and some Saturdays.

Preference given for experience driving a belly dump, flow boy, lowboy, tanker or straight truck.

COMPENSATION

$26.00 - $30.00 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 law.

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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