Good Pay! Good Benefits! Good People! 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 we are growing! Our team is made up of hard-working people who work safely and deliver high-quality results to our customers – and we are looking for more!

Role Overview:
Responsible to safely adjust machine that spreads and levels bituminous or concrete paving material on subgrade of highways and streets to control width, depth, and quality of material being placed.

DUTIES AND/OR RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Uses safe work procedures that comply with safety policies and regulations. (Federal, state, local and company policies)
2. Perform daily equipment, walk around and site inspections to identify and correct any unsafe conditions and keep equipment properly maintained.
3. Safely and properly perform maintenance on paving machine.
4. Safely and properly operate adjusting mechanism of paving machine. Bolts extensions to screed to adjust width as needed.
5. Heat screed at beginning of shift.
6. Observes distribution of paving material along screed and controls direction of screed.
7. Clean screed at end of shift
8. 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.
9. Troubleshoot and problem solve situations/problems (material quality, equipment operation/repair, etc.). Monitor and discuss production problems with co-workers and managers/supervisors.
10. Ensure OSHA, EPA, DNR, safety and environmental regulation compliance.
11. Performs other duties as assigned.
12. Perform miscellaneous maintenance projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Previous experience preferred.
2. Equipment maintenance & operation
3. Ability to provide and maintain proper license and acceptable driving record. Driver’s License required. CDL preferred.

How To Apply

If unable to apply online, mail completed application to:2220 Hawkeye Drive, Sioux City, IA 51105.