Concrete Finishers

Knife River Corporation; Billings (MT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(K)

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

Holiday pay

Job summary

Knife River Corporation in Billings, Montana is seeking a dedicated Concrete Finisher responsible for pouring, forming, and finishing concrete sidewalks and curbs. The role requires a valid driver's license and a strong commitment to safety. You will perform daily equipment inspections, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and lift varying weights in different environmental conditions. The position offers comprehensive benefits, including 401(K) and medical coverage, to team members who are safety-minded and effective communicators.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's license and strong work ethic.
• Ability to communicate effectively and understand basic mathematics.
• Capable of lifting up to 100 lbs and performing physical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily equipment inspections to identify unsafe conditions.
• Spread concrete into forms and ensure proper finishing.
• Monitor and discuss production issues with team members.
• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Effective communication

Basic mathematics

Safety-mindedness

Team player

Job description

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

Responsible for safely pouring, forming and finishing surfaces of poured concrete sidewalks or curbs to specified textures using hand tools or power tools including floats, trowels and screeds.

Primary Job Duties

• Perform daily equipment walk‑around and site inspections to identify and correct any unsafe conditions and keep equipment properly maintained.
• Safely and properly perform maintenance.
• Safely and properly spread concrete into sections of forms using rake or shovel. Level concrete to specified depth and workable consistency. Remove rough or defective spots from concrete and patch holes with fresh concrete or epoxy compound.
• Communicate effectively (verbal, listening, written) and work with people under high‑stress situations. Be self‑motivated, a team‑player with good interpersonal skills; maintain positive customer relations and act courteous and respectful of others.
• Troubleshoot and problem‑solve situations/problems (material quality, equipment operation/repair, etc.). Monitor and discuss production problems with co‑workers and managers/supervisors.
• Ensure safety and environmental regulation compliance.
• Frequently work in an environment with stooping, kneeling, crouching, exposure to varying elements of all weather conditions, and the need for near acuity and depth perception. Occasionally work in an environment with standing, climbing, balancing, talking, hearing, loud noises, exposure to environmental conditions, and the need for accommodation and color vision. Constantly work in an environment with reaching and handling.
• While performing daily tasks may be required to lift up to 50–100 lbs occasionally, 25–50 lbs frequently, and 10–20 lbs constantly.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Applicants must have a valid driver’s license, a strong work ethic, be safety‑minded and willing to be part of a team.
• Must have the ability to communicate and a basic understanding of mathematics is required for day‑to‑day tasks.
• Applicants will be required to take directions and be able to work on their own.
• Work requires kneeling, climbing, walking, twisting and lifting of 20–100 lbs.

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 eight holidays recognized. Subject to pre‑employment drug testing, random drug screening and background check.

Equal‑Opportunity Statement

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.

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.