Laborer

Knife River Corporation - Mountain West; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Knife River Corporation - Mountain West is seeking hard working Laborers for projects in Boise, Idaho. Responsibilities include cleaning and preparing construction sites, unloading materials, reading plans and assisting Foremen on site.

Preferred 1–2 years' experience in heavy highway labor with training available for the right candidate. The role emphasizes physical labor, teamwork and reliability in a fast-paced construction environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1–2 years' experience as a laborer in heavy highway work preferred.
• Willing to train the right person.
• Must be able to perform manual labor for a majority of shifts.
• Physical strength, hand-eye coordination, endurance and concentration are required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with manual operations at heavy highway construction sites.
• Participate in demolitions and work with underground utilities.
• Read blueprints and designs, remove trees and debris.
• Control traffic and prepare highway work zones.
• Dig trenches, install sewer, water, and storm drain pipes.
• Pour concrete and/or asphalt onto roads.
• Operate tools and machines and support Foremen.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Skills

Manual labor

Blueprint reading

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Attention to detail

Plan interpretation

Job description

Description

Role Overview:

Knife River is looking for hard working Laborers to work on projects in Idaho. Responsible for cleaning and preparing construction sites. Unloads and loads materials, reads plans and specifications, tends machines and assists Foremen and other construction site workers.

Responsibilities

• Assist with manual operations at heavy highway construction sites.
• Participate in demolitions.
• Work with underground utilities.
• Remove trees and debris.
• Read blueprints and designs.
• Control traffic.
• Clear and prepare highway work zones.
• Dig trenches.
• Install sewer, water, and storm drain pipes.
• Pour concrete and/or asphalt onto roads.
• Operate tools and machines.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications

Would prefer that candidates have a minimum of 1-2 years' experience working as a laborer in the heavy highway field but we are willing to train the right person.

Successful candidates must be hard working, dependable and able to perform manual labor for approximately 90% of their work shift.

General construction laborers must have physical strength, hand-eye coordination, and endurance. Laborers must also be able to concentrate on their tasks. The ability to understand and communicate information is also essential.

Additional Information

If unable to apply online, stop by our office at:

Knife River Corporation - Mountain Division

5450 W Gowen Rd

Boise, ID 83709

Knife River is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected Veteran status. Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background check.

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 transferable to our Laborer position.

Air Force

• Pavement and Construction Equipment Journeyman
• Pavement and Construction Equipment Apprentice
• Pavement and Construction Equipment Helper

Army

• Motor Transport Operator
• General Construction Equipment Operator
• Heavy Construction Equipment Operator
• Horizontal Construction Engineer

Navy

• Equipment Operator
• Equipment Operator Basic
• Advanced Equipment Operator
• Steelworker
• Utilitiesman
• Constructionman

Marines

• Motor Vehicle Operator

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

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