Chipseal Laborer

Knife River Corporation - Mountain West; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Knife River Corporation - Mountain West in the Boise area is seeking Chipseal Laborers for its Central Idaho Division. The role involves performing assigned tasks on the chipseal crew, operating equipment as directed, and maintaining safety and productivity on site.

Responsibilities include effective communication, building positive working relationships, and meeting physical demands such as standing, kneeling, and lifting.

Qualifications

• General knowledge of construction work.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to work day and night shifts (shifts may vary according to project demands).
• Ability to work in all weather conditions.
• Willingness to travel if the job requires.
• Pass a pre-employment drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Perform assigned tasks on chipseal crew as directed. This may include various equipment operations and laboring.
• Demonstrate the ability to safely and productively perform duties as assigned.
• Communicate and listen effectively.
• Establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships with all personnel.
• Job requires steady to intermittent and repetitive physical activity including standing, stooping, kneeling, climbing, walking on uneven ground, lifting, carrying, pushing, shoveling, and raking.

Skills

General construction knowledge

Day and night shifts

Willingness to travel

Drug screen clearance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

We have an excellent opportunity for Chipseal Laborers in our Central Idaho Division located in the Boise area!

Responsibilities

• Perform assigned tasks on chipseal crew as directed. This may include various equipment operations and laboring
• Demonstrate the ability to safely and productively perform duties as assigned
• Communicate and listen effectively
• Establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships with all personnel
• Job requires steady to intermittent and repetitive physical activity including standing, stooping, kneeling, climbing, walking on uneven ground, lifting, carrying, pushing, shoveling, and raking

Minimum Qualifications

• General knowledge of construction work
• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to work day shifts and night shifts (shifts may vary according to project demands)
• Ability to work in all weather conditions
• Willingness to travel if the job requires
• Pass a pre‑employment drug screen

Additional Information

If unable to apply online, stop by our office at:

Knife River Central Idaho Division,
2651 Wilma Road,
Clarkston, WA 99403

Knife River is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected Veteran status. 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 Laborer position.

Air Force

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

Army

• Motor Transport Operator
• General Construction Equipment Operator
• Heavy Construction Equipment Operator
• Horizontal Construction Engineer

Navy

• Equipment Operator
• Equipment Operator Basic
• Advanced Equipment Operator
• Steelworker
• Utilitiesman
• Constructionman

Marines

• Motor Vehicle Operator

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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