GROUNDSMAN

Knife River Corporation; Burnet (TX); Hybrid; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Savings & Flexible Spending

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Paid Sick Time

8 Paid Holidays

Company Paid Life & AD&D

Job summary

Knife River Corporation is seeking a Groundman to help maintain our plant and yard operations in Texas. The role involves daily upkeep, lubrication, fueling, cleaning, and light tool use, with occasional overtime and weekend work depending on demand.

You will be part of a safety‑minded team, supporting timely maintenance and logistics across Knife River locations. Prior experience around plants or rock crushers is beneficial.

Qualifications

• Safety‑first attitude is required.
• Must pass criminal background and pre‑employment drug screen.
• Ability to provide and maintain licensure and acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Maintain daily operations of the plant and yard.
• Perform routine housekeeping to keep plant and yard clean.
• Lubricate, fuel, and clean equipment safely.
• Shovel excess material from crusher, screen or wash areas.
• Operate small powered hand tools as needed.
• Lift, carry and handle materials, tools and supplies.
• Deliver parts/items between Knife River locations as required.

Skills

Safety-first attitude

Background check

Driving record

Mechanical skills

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Team player

Overtime availability

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:

Typical hours are Monday - Friday 6:00 AM - 6:00 pm with frequent Saturday work. Hours may vary with weather and customer demand.

DUTIES AND/OR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for ensuring daily maintenance of the plant and yard is completed.
• Responsible for routine and daily housekeeping duties to ensure a clean plant and yard.
• Safely and properly, maintenance (lubricating, fueling and cleaning).
• Shovel excess material away from crusher, screen or wash plant areas.
• May operate small, powered hand tools.
• Lifting, carrying and holding material, tools and supplies.
• Help with daily errands as needed; deliver parts/items between Knife River locations.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Safety first attitude required
• Ability to pass a criminal background and pre-employment drug screen
• Ability to provide and maintain proper licensure and acceptable driving record

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Basic knowledge of plant operation, conveyor systems, and maintenance.
• Experience working around plants and or rock crushers
• Must have good mechanical, troubleshooting and communication skills.
• Need positive attitude and the ability to work well with others and follow directions.
• Must be able to work overtime and be flexible with hours (daytime/nighttime).

PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

• Extensive walking on uneven surfaces.
• May Lift and carry up to 100 pounds.
• Exposure to dust, fumes, odors.
• Hand eye coordination.
• Exposure to mists, adhesives, acids.
• Frequent and/or extended periods requiring kneeling, bending, and/or twisting.
• Working in all weather conditions for extended period of time

VETERANS:

At Knife River, we are committed to helping our military transition to civilian life. We are constantly looking to add veterans to our workforce and want to make the transition as smooth as possible. There are many jobs within the military that are transferrable to our Groundman position. Veteran are encouraged to apply.

BENEFITS:

• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Sick Time
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short-term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Years of Service Recognition
• Voluntary Life Insurance for Employees, Spouses, and Dependents
• Critical Illness Plan
• Hospital Indemnity

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.

Qualifications

Experience

Required

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