Asphalt Paving Crew

Knife River Corporation; Billings (MT); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

PTO after 90 days

Paid holidays

Job summary

Knife River Montana is seeking an asphalt paving worker to operate paving equipment and lay asphalt on parking lots, streets, and highways. You will follow safety protocols and company policies while maintaining productive, high-quality work.

The role requires operating pavers and related equipment, communicating clearly, and passing drug tests and physicals after an offer. A valid driver's license is preferred; team benefits include a 401(k) and comprehensive coverage.

Qualifications

• Must communicate effectively in verbal and written form.
• Valid driver’s license or CDL preferred; maintain good driving record.
• Pass post‑offer drug test and physical.
• Minimum 3 years of experience with the defined equipment.
• Ability to operate different types of equipment.

Responsibilities

• Safely and productively perform asphalt paving operations including operation of pavers, screeds, raking, shoveling and compacting asphalt on parking lots, streets, and highways.
• Follow all company policies and maintain safe work practices.
• Establish and maintain positive working relationships with all personnel and perform duties safely and productively to ensure quality work.
• Conduct daily equipment inspections to identify safety and maintenance issues.

Skills

Communication

Paving equipment operation

Safety awareness

CDL preferred

Job description

Company Overview

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 a people‑first company. Our team members are the key to our success, and we are committed to giving them the tools, training, and time to do their jobs productively and safely each day. 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 MidCap 400 index.

Job Summary

Performs the duties of asphalt paving in various construction environments.

Primary Job Duties

• Shall demonstrate the ability to safely and productively perform asphalt paving operations including operation of pavers, screeds, raking, shoveling and compacting asphalt on parking lots, streets, and highways.
• Person shall be able to work safely and follow all company policies.
• Person shall be able to establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships with all personnel and to perform all duties safely and productively to ensure quality work.
• Operators shall have the ability to conduct daily equipment inspections to identify any safety and maintenance issues.

Minimum Qualifications

• Applicant must possess the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in written form. Applicants must possess a valid driver’s license/CDL preferred, and a quality driving record under company policy. Applicant must successfully pass a post‑offer pre‑employment drug test and physical. Prefer 3 years of minimum experience with the defined type of equipment. Ability to operate different types of equipment a plus.
• Physical requirements: job requires steady to intermittent and repetitive physical activity including standing, stooping, kneeling, climbing, walking on uneven ground, lifting, carrying, pushing, shoveling and raking. Must be able to work in all weather conditions.

Benefits

Knife River Montana offers a 401(k) as well as company‑paid medical, dental, vision, life and short‑term disability benefits for employees and their dependents. Paid time off (PTO) is offered after 90 days of successful employment and holiday pay is offered after 30 days of successful employment with 8 holidays recognized.

Equal Opportunity Employment

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. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

How to Apply

You may apply online at jobs.kniferiver.com. If unable to apply online, please mail a completed application to: Knife River – Billings, 4014 Hesper Rd, Billings, MT 59106.

PLEASE NO PHONE CALLS ABOUT THIS POSITION. EMAILS AND RESUMES WILL NOT BE REVIEWED OR ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF THE REQUIRED APPLICATION.