Hot Plant Loader Operator/Grounds Person -- Caldwell

Knife River Corporation; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 27,552 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits after 30 days

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K plan

Job summary

Knife River Corporation in Caldwell, ID is seeking a Hot Plant Loader Operator/Grounds Person to support asphalt production and daily operations. You will operate plant equipment, ensure material quality, and coordinate with dispatch to meet daily orders.

The role requires 2+ years of asphalt plant experience, a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license, and flexibility for day and night shifts. Travel and weather conditions apply; pre-employment drug screening is required.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of experience in asphalt plant operation.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Ability to work day and night shifts; shifts may vary by project demands.
• Must work in all weather conditions and be willing to travel if required.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Operate mixing operations on the plant to ensure material quality and specification.
• Promote safety compliance and environmental requirements in line with company standards.
• Ensure consistent production to meet daily orders.
• Offload hot asphalt oil and assist in asphalt orders as needed.
• Maintain daily checklist, journal, and reports and communicate with plant staff and dispatch.
• Maintain aggregate stockpiles and liquid levels; uphold attendance and safety standards.

Skills

Asphalt plant experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Hot Plant Loader Operator/Grounds Person -- Caldwell

Job Category: Equipment Operator

Requisition Number: ASPHA003861

• Posted : July 27, 2026
• Full-Time

Locations

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BOISE, ID 83709, USA

Description

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, and we are a PEOPLE-first company. Our team members are the key to our success, and we are committed to giving them the tools, training, and time to do their jobs productively and safely each day. 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.

We have an excellent opportunity for an experienced Loader Operator at our plant in Caldwell!

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Communicate and promote safety compliance and environmental requirements in alignment with company standards
• Ability to run mixing operations on the plant to ensure material quality and compliance with specification
• Ensure consistent production to meet daily orders
• Offloading hot asphalt oil
• Ability to handle multiple responsibilities simultaneously, and deal effectively with people using a facilitative approach include scaling, ticketing and assist in asphalt orders
• Responsible for completing daily checklist, journal, and reports
• Continuously communicating with plant operators, truckers, quality control and dispatch
• Problem solving skills to help identify and resolve issues that arise
• Maintain aggregate stockpiles and liquid levels
• Maintain good attendance and safety record and set an example for others to follow
• Job requires steady to intermittent and repetitive physical activity including standing, stooping, kneeling, climbing, walking on uneven ground, lifting, carrying, pushing, shoveling, and raking
• Performs other duties as assigned

• We offer a full benefit package after 30 days which includes full medical, dental, vision and 401K and more.

Minimum Qualifications

• Proven work history of two (2) years or more experience in asphalt plant operation
• A high school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Valid driver’s license
• Must be able to work day shifts and night shifts. Shifts may vary according to project demands
• Must be able to work in all weather conditions
• Must be willing to travel if job requires
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen

Equal Opportunity

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.

Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background check.

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.