FOREMAN - GRADING (Seasonal)

Knife River - ND; Bismarck (ND); On-site; USD 34,440 - 52,348; Full time

Job summary

Knife River - ND in North Dakota seeks a seasonal Foreman to safely supervise workers in grading and gravel/base operations, ensuring quality and timely production while maintaining a professional, customer-focused attitude. The role requires strong leadership to coordinate with crews, inspectors, and subcontractors and to comply with MSHA, OSHA, EPA, and other regulations.

A valid driver’s license, 5+ years in the product line, and GPS Trimble experience are required; overtime and some

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in product line.
• Minimum 5 years GPS Trimble experience.
• Ability to work flexible shifts, including overtime and some Saturdays.
• Valid driver's license in accordance with state laws.

Responsibilities

• Safely supervise and coordinate activities of workers.
• Oversee grading and gravel/base operations to meet specifications.
• Work with crews, inspectors, and subcontractors to complete projects.
• Complete necessary paperwork and submit work hours daily.
• Mentor and coach subordinates and ensure safety compliance.

Skills

Supervision

Team coordination

Communication

Safety awareness

Tools

GPS Trimble

Job description

Good Pay! Good Benefits! Good People! Knife River is a PEOPLE-first company. Our team members are key to our success, and we are committed to giving them the tools, training, and time to do their jobs productively and go home safely each day. Please consider joining our growing team today!

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. 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.

ROLE OVERVIEW:

This is a seasonal position, you can use your winters off to travel, hunt, fish or for other activities you enjoy while your benefits continue year round.

This position is responsible to safely supervise, and coordinate activities of workers engaged in grading and efficiently run the gravel/base operation; produce quality gravel/base in timely manner. Will need to display a professional and courteous attitude with customers and team members.

DUTIES AND/OR RESPONSIBILITIES (summary of components that make up the job)

• Perform daily equipment, walk around and site inspections to identify and correct any unsafe conditions and keep equipment properly maintained.
• Safely and properly supervise and coordinate activities of workers.
• Work with crews, inspectors, and subcontractors to complete projects
• Complete quality gravel/base jobs within specifications
• Complete necessary paperwork
• Mentors and coaches subordinates
• Deliver samples to lab
• Approve and submit work hours for crew and pertinent job information daily
• Communicate effectively (verbal, listening, written) and work with people under high stress situations.. Self-motivated, team-player with good interpersonal skills; ability to maintain positive customer relations and act courteous/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 MSHA, OSHA, EPA, DNR, Lockout/Tagout, safety and environmental regulation compliance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS (preferred requirements i.e. certifications, software use, etc.)

As a successful Foreman you will have:

• Ability to hold and maintain a driver's license in accordance with all state laws
• Minimum 5 years experience in product line
• Minimum 5 years GPS Trimble experience
• Ability to work flexible shifts, including overtime and some Saturdays.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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