Asphalt Screed Operator

Knife River Corporation; Kalispell (MT); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company paid medical, dental and vision

401K

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Life Insurance

Short Term Disability

Job summary

A leading construction materials company in Kalispell, Montana, seeks candidates for equipment operation roles. Responsibilities include performing daily inspections, controlling material distribution, and assisting with paving equipment. Candidates must be able to work in varying weather conditions and engage in physical labor. The role offers benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with paid time off. Ideal for those who are safety-conscious and flexible with work hours.

Qualifications

• Must be willing to work in all weather conditions.
• Valid driver’s license preferred but a CDL is a plus.
• Job requires physical activity including standing, stooping, kneeling, climbing, walking on uneven ground.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily equipment inspections.
• Control material laydown and smoothness of the mat.
• Assist in operating paving equipment as needed.

Skills

Communication

Physical stamina

Safety awareness

Job description

Overview

KR MTN KLSP GRAV 2 LASA
3131 HIGHWAY 2 EAST
KALISPELL, MT 59901, USA

Responsibilities

• Perform daily equipment inspections
• Perform work safely and take action to prevent any and all unsafe actions or behaviors
• Controls material taken into paver and the depth of material being distributed through the paver and smoothness of mat
• Ability to communicate with supervisor and testing technician if there are issues with laydown operations
• Position is expected to assist in operating other pieces of paving equipment including asphalt rollers, power brooms, skid steer loaders, and loaders as needed
• Must be willing to work flexible shifts that include days, nights, and weekends as needed
• Must be willing to do physical labor
• Perform other duties as directed by supervisor

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be willing to work in all weather conditions
• Valid driver’s license but a CDL is a preferred
• Must pass a pre employment drug screening and background
• Job requires steady to intermittent physical activity including; standing, stooping kneeling, climbing, walking on uneven ground, shoveling, and raking

Benefits

• Company paid medical, dental and vision
• 401K
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability

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.

Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background checks.

If unable to apply online, mail completed application to:

Missoula, MT 59808

Equal Opportunity

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. 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.