Asphalt Laborer Trainee - Portable; Seasonal

ASPHALT LABORER TRAINEE - PORTABLE (SEASONAL)

Job Category: Labor

Requisition Number: ASPHA
003264

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• Posted :
  March 12, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

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SIOUX CITY, IA 51105, USA

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 to Complete various laborer and small equipment operation tasks to produce quality asphalt paving projects.

The typical schedule is Monday - Friday 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM with Saturday as needed (usually 5 - 10 per season).

The starting pay is $22.25/HR and up depending on experience.

DUTIES AND/OR RESPONSIBILITIES (summary of components that make up the job)

• Levels earth using pick or shovel (Aggregate or asphalt)
• Levels blacktop using lute.
• Performs flagging duties as needed.
• May operate small powered hand tools
• May operate small equipment including bobcat, tractor, or roller or move from one site to another.
• Safely and properly perform maintenance (lubricating, fueling and cleaning)
• Hook up and un-hook small trailer to pick-up
• 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 & act courteous/respectful of others. Monitor and discuss production problems with co-workers and managers/supervisors.
• Ensure OSHA, safety and environmental regulation compliance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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

• Equipment maintenance & operation is beneficial
• Driver’s License and acceptable motor vehicle record, required

BENEFITS:

• 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
• 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.

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

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