GPS/GRADE SETTER

Knife River - MT; Kalispell (MT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; 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 seeks a dedicated laborer for highway and civil sitework. Responsibilities include utilizing GPS for grading, verifying survey stakes, and ensuring safe practices. Candidates should have an aptitude for math, problem-solving skills, and ideally 2 years of civil construction experience. The company offers a range of benefits including health insurance, 401(k), paid time off, and life insurance.

Qualifications

• Requires bending, kneeling, climbing, walking and twisting.
• 2 years experience in civil construction preferred.
• Willingness to learn equipment operation.

Responsibilities

• Utilize GPS systems and traditional means to set grade.
• Read, understand and verify survey stakes.
• Always work safely and prevent unsafe behaviors.

Skills

Aptitude for math and problem solving

Ability to read and understand construction plans

Troubleshooting situations

Job description

Overview

life insurance, paid time off, short term disability, 401(k)

Responsibilities

• 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

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