Asphalt Screed Operator

Knife River Corporation; Missoula (MT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision insurance

401K

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Life Insurance

Short Term Disability

Job summary

Knife River Corporation in Missoula, MT is hiring for an asphalt paving crew member. You will operate paving-related equipment, monitor material flow, and ensure smooth, safe operation on site.

The role requires physical labor, ability to work in all weather, and willingness to work rotating shifts including days, nights, and weekends. CDL preferred and pre-employment drug/background checks are required.

Qualifications

• Willingness to work in all weather conditions
• Valid driver’s license; CDL preferred
• Able to pass pre-employment drug screening and background check
• Physical activity including standing, stooping, kneeling, climbing, walking on uneven ground, shoveling, and raking

Responsibilities

• Perform daily equipment inspections
• Work safely and prevent unsafe actions or behaviors
• Control material intake into the paver and distribution depth for smooth mat
• Communicate with supervisor and testing technician if issues arise
• Assist in operating other paving equipment (rollers, power brooms, skid steers, loaders) as needed
• Work flexible shifts including days, nights, and weekends as needed
• Perform other duties as directed by supervisor

Skills

Equipment operation

Safety minded

Communication

Physical stamina

Tools

Paver operations

Rollers

Job description

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following;

• 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
• 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

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