Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Operate paving equipment as directed, including rollers, pavers, screed, skid steer, and track hoe
• Raking, shoveling and placement of asphalt
• General cleanup and condition check of equipment operated
• Jobsite prep
• Perform assigned tasks on paving crew as directed
• Follow knife River’s safety policy

Wage:

$28.11-$40.00

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ability to bend, stoop, lift, push, pull and be on your feet for long periods of time, in all weather conditions
• Previous experience paving or related equipment operating experience
• A positive attitude and willingness to work with others as a team member
• Ability to pass a pre-employment background check, physical exam and drug screen
• Class A CDL in good standing w/ tanker is helpful

Benefits:

Full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401K with Company Match
• Profit Sharing
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Safety Incentives
• Years of Service Recognition

 How to Apply:

To be considered for this position, candidates must complete and submit an employment application at www.kniferiver.com by the posting deadline noted above. If unable to complete an application online you may print and send completed application to any Knife River NW address or stop in one of our locations to complete an application. 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.

If you are an individual with a qualified disability as defined by federal, state, or local law and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application for any reason, please contact your state employment agency or you may call 541-693-5900 to speak with a human resources representative.

Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background check.

Veterans: Put your Skills to Work with US!

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. There are many jobs within the military that are transferable to our Paving Crew Operator.

Air Force:

• Pavements and Construction Equipment Helper
• Pavements and Construction Equipment Apprentice
• Pavements and Construction Equipment Journeyman
• Pavements and Construction Equipment Craftsman
• Pavements and Construction Equipment

Army:

• Concrete and Asphalt Equipment Operator

Coast Guard:

• Equipment Operator-Construction

Marines:

• Basic Engineer, Construction and equipment Marine
• Engineer Equipment Operator