Paver Screed Operator

Great Pay! Great Benefits! Strong Teams! Knife River is a PEOPLE-first company. Our teams are the foundation of our success, and we're committed to providing the training, tools and support to do great work and go home safely at the end of each day. Join a team that looks out for one another and supports career growth from day one. We are also a publicly traded company on the NYSE with the ticker symbol KNF and part of the S&P MidCap 400 index.

Duties and/or Responsibilities:

• Uses safe work procedures that comply with safety policies and regulations. (Federal, state, local and company policies).
  
• 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 on paving machine.
  
• Safely and properly operate adjusting mechanism of paving machine. Bolts extensions to screed to adjust width as needed.
  
• Heat screed at beginning of shift.
  
• Observes distribution of paving material along screed and controls direction of screed.
  
• Clean screed at end of shift.
  
• 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.
  
• 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.
  
• Job requires steady to intermittent and repetitive physical activity including: standing, stooping, kneeling, climbing, walking on uneven ground, lifting, carrying, pushing, shoveling, and raking.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• One year or more experience operating screed equipment
  -Has knowledge of the aspects of paving operations
  -A high school diploma or general education degree (GED) is preferred

  -Valid driver’s license
  -Must be able to work day shifts and night shifts. Shifts may vary according to project demands

  -Must be able to work in all weather conditions

  -Must be willing to travel if job requires

  -Must pass a pre-employment drug screen

How To Apply:
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.

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 Screed Operator position:

Air Force:

• Pavement and Construction Equipment Journeyman
• Pavement and Construction Equipment Apprentice
• Pavement and Construction Equipment Helper

Army:

• General Construction Equipment Operator
• Rough Terrain Forklift and Loader Operator
• Heavy Construction Equipment Operator
• Horizontal Construction Engineer

Navy:

• Equipment Operator
• Equipment Operator Basic
• Advanced Equipment Operator

Marines:

• Motor Vehicle Operator

NO PHONE CALLS - 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:

Knife River Corp

5450 W Gowen Rd

Boise, ID 83709