GPS/GRADE SETTER

Knife River Corporation; Kalispell (MT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company paid medical, dental, and vision

401K

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Life Insurance

Short Term Disability

Job summary

A construction company in Kalispell, Montana, is seeking a candidate for a role involving construction layout using GPS and manual methods. Responsibilities include physical tasks such as bending, kneeling, and troubleshooting construction materials. Candidates should have at least 2 years of civil construction experience and must demonstrate safety awareness. The position offers company-paid medical, 401K, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Requires physical abilities: bending, kneeling, climbing, walking, and twisting.
• 2 years of experience in civil construction including earthwork, paving, and concrete preferred.
• Ability to verify construction plans is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Utilize GPS and traditional methods for construction layout.
• Ensure safe work practices and prevent unsafe actions.
• Perform manual labor tasks as assigned.

Skills

Aptitude for math and problem solving

Ability to read and understand survey stakes

Willingness to learn equipment operation

Troubleshooting skills

Job description

KR MTN KLSP GRAV 2 LASA
3131 HIGHWAY 2 EAST
KALISPELL, MT 59901, USA

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Utilize GPS systems and traditional means to set grade and conduct construction layout on highways, parking lots and civil sitework projects.
• Must be willing to do manual labor
• Read, understand and verify survey stakes to determine grade specifications
• Always work safely and take action to prevent any and all unsafe actions or behaviors
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor

Minimum Qualifications:

• Requires bending, kneeling, climbing, walking and twisting
• Aptitude for math and problem solving
• 2 years working in civil construction including earthwork, paving and concrete preferred
• Ability to read, understand and verify construction plans a bonus
• Troubleshoot situations and solve problems. (material quality/quantity, GPS equipment operation/repair, etc.)
• Willingness to learn equipment operation and other aspects of construction
• 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.

You may apply online at https\\jobs.kniferiver.net

If unable to apply online, please mail completed application to:
Knife River Mountain Region
4800 Wilkie Street
Missoula, Mt 59808

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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