Asphalt Plant Operator

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 and a publicly traded company on the NYSE with the ticker symbol KNF.

Responsible for plant operations and for performing clean‑up and routine asphalt plant maintenance. This position will / may include nights and weekend shifts during the paving season and may include travel between plants as needed by supervisor.

• Operate and maintain asphalt plant in a safe and efficient manner
• Manage schedules/hours as well as daily duties for all plant personnel
• Communicate with internal and external customers with daily orders and needs
• Track inventories of incoming and outgoing products
• Participate in quality control and safety programs
• Operate equipment, perform asphalt plant maintenance, and other misc. duties as directed by supervisor
• Ability and desire to work in a high‑pressure environment
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Requires minimum two (2) years experience in asphalt plant operation
• Must be able to monitor multiple plant systems for production of a quality and profitable product
• Must be able to work in high and confined spaces
• Needs good math skills and the ability to work with statistical specifications with a high degree of accuracy
• Requires skills in planning, organization, communication, and observation
• Must be able to read and comprehend specifications, operator’s manual, instructions, and maintain operator’s log
• Must have mechanical ability with welding, fabrication, and good troubleshooting skills
• Needs a positive attitude and the ability to work well with others
• Ability to operate loader helpful
• Ability to pass a pre‑employment criminal background check, physical/functional exam and drug screen
• Display a professional and courteous attitude toward all team members and customers

At Knife River, we are committed to helping our military transition to civilian life. We are constantly looking to add veterans to our workforce and want to make the transition as smooth as possible. Many military jobs are transferable to our Asphalt Plant Operator position.

• Air Force:
  Pavement and Construction Equipment Journeyman, Pavement and Construction Equipment Apprentice, Pavement and Construction Equipment Helper
• Army:
  Concrete and Asphalt Equipment Operator
• Navy:
  Maintenance and Production Chief

• 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

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. The company is subject to pre‑employment drug testing and background checks.