Asphalt Plant Groundman

Knife River Corporation; Idaho Falls (ID); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A major construction materials producer in Idaho Falls is looking for an Asphalt Plant Groundsman to oversee equipment inspections, ensure safety, and assist in maintenance. Ideal candidates will have mechanical experience, preferably in construction. The role involves significant manual labor and working in various weather conditions. This position emphasizes effective communication and reliability, offering an opportunity to contribute to a PEOPLE-first company committed to building strong communities.

Qualifications

• Proven work history, preferably in the construction industry.
• Preferred equipment operator experience.
• Must have mechanical experience around asphalt plants and/or rock crushers.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily inspections of equipment.
• Monitor production and complete required reports.
• Communicate effectively with co-workers and management.

Skills

Mechanical experience

Effective communication

Ability to work in extreme conditions

Job description

Job Summary

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.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform daily inspections of equipment
• Perform site inspections to ensure safety
• Perform maintenance on equipment as needed
• Monitor production
• Complete required reports
• Communicate effectively to co-workers, management, suppliers and others you come in contact with
• Manual labor including shoveling excess material away from plant
• Perform other duties as assigned

Drug free work environment requiring pre-employment and random drug testing.

Minimum Qualifications

• Proven work history, preferably in the construction industry.
• Preferred equipment operator experience
• Must have mechanical experience preferably around asphalt plants and/or rock crushers and heavy equipment
• Must be able to meet company attendance policy
• Willing to work varied and extended hours
• Working in extreme weather conditions should be expected

Additional Information

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:

Knife River Corporation

5450 W Gowen Rd

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.
Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background check.

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 Asphalt Plant Groundsman posting:

Army

• Concrete and Asphalt Equipment Operator
• Steelworker
• Utilitiesman
• Constructionman

Marines

• Basic Engineer, Construction and Equipment Marine

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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