Distributor Operator

Knife River Corporation - Mountain West; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Knife River Corporation - Mountain West in Boise, Idaho is seeking an experienced Distributor Operator. In this position, you will operate an asphalt distributor, applying emulsions to roadways while ensuring safety and efficiency in operations.

We require candidates with prior experience in a similar role, flexibility for day and night shifts, and the ability to work under various weather conditions. Join us in making a difference in the communities we serve.

Qualifications

• Understanding and ability to spray various asphalt emulsions on road surfaces.
• Previous experience as an Asphalt Distributor Operator is required.
• Ability to work overtime and be flexible with hours.

Responsibilities

• Drive and operate asphalt distributor truck to spray asphalt emulsions.
• Connect hose from storage tank to truck tank.
• Monitor flow gauges and temperature gauge for distribution.

Skills

Asphalt emulsions application

Heavy equipment operation

Flexibility with hours

Safety inspections

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.

Knife River has an excellent opportunity for a Distributor Operator. The Distributor Operator position consists of operating an asphalt distributor by applying specialized emulsions to roadways, which are then covered by a chip spreader. The operator is responsible for setting the pace for the paving operation. This position typically is not an entry-level job, as it requires demonstrable previous experience as an Asphalt Distributor Operator.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must have an understanding, and ability to spray various asphalt emulsions on road surfaces.
• Must be able to work day shifts and night shifts. Shifts may vary according to project demands.
• Must be able to work overtime and be flexible with hours (daytime/nighttime).
• Ability to work outside in all seasons.
• Must have transportation to departure area.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Drive and operate asphalt distributor truck equipped with tank to spray asphalt emulsions on road surfaces.
• Connect hose from storage tank to truck tank and moves lever to fill pressure tank with asphalt liquid.
• Regulate burner to heat liquid and start auxiliary pump.
• Snap or screw on spray bars to attain required width of spray.
• Turn valve to regulate flow of material at specified rate and adjust levers to adjust height of spray bar from road surface.
• Monitor flow gages, tachometer and temperature gauge to insure uniform distribution.
• Perform daily safety checks of fluid levels on oil, water, fuel and inspections for leaks and damage to machine before operation.
• Must be able to shoot tack, prime, and seal on a daily basis, as needed.
• Responsible for the efficient working condition of the equipment; and is expected to perform minor servicing and maintenance or refer major problems to the supervisor.
• May perform other related duties as instructed.
• Timely and regular attendance is essential to the asphalt distributor position.

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.

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