GROUNDSMAN (NIGHTS)

Knife River Corporation; Groesbeck (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Life Insurance

Job summary

Knife River Corporation is seeking a Groundman in Groesbeck, TX for a night shift (6:00 PM–6:00 AM, Mon–Fri, Saturdays as needed). You will maintain the plant and yard, perform housekeeping, and assist with daily tasks to keep operations safe and efficient.

Ideal candidates have a safety-first attitude, ability to lift up to 100 pounds, and flexibility for overtime. Experience around plants or rock crushers and basic mechanical troubleshooting are beneficial.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Safety mindset

Plant operation basics

Crushers / conveyor knowledge

Mechanical troubleshooting

Communication

Teamwork

Overtime flexibility

Equipment operation

Job description

Great Pay! Great Benefits! Strong Teams! Knife River is a PEOPLE-first company. Our teams are the foundation of our success, and we're committed to providing the training, tools and support to do great work and go home safely at the end of each day. Join a team that looks out for one another and supports career growth from day one.

ROLE OVERVIEW:

Typical hours are Monday - Friday 6:00 PM - 6:00 AM with Saturday as needed. Hours may vary with weather and customer demand.

DUTIES AND/OR RESPONSIBILITIES

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

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

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

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

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

PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

1. Extensive walking on uneven surfaces.
2. May Lift and carry up to 100 pounds.
3. Exposure to dust, fumes, odors.
4. Hand eye coordination.
5. Exposure to mists, adhesives, acids.
6. Frequent and/or extended periods requiring kneeling, bending, and/or twisting.
7. 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:

1. Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
2. Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
3. 401(k) with Company Match
4. Profit Sharing
5. Paid Time Off
6. Paid Sick Time
7. 8 Paid Holidays
8. Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
9. Short-term Disability
10. Employee Assistance Program
11. Years of Service Recognition
12. Voluntary Life Insurance for Employees, Spouses, and Dependents
13. Critical Illness Plan
14. Accident Coverage Plan
15. Hospital Indemnity

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

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.

For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.