LABORER - GRADING (SEASONAL)

Knife River - ND; Bismarck (ND); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Savings Account

401(k) with company match

Profit sharing

Paid time off (PTO)

Company-paid life and AD&D insurance

Short-term disability

Job summary

Knife River - ND in Bismarck is hiring for a seasonal laborer position where you will undertake various tasks related to grading projects. Responsibilities include equipment operation, maintenance, and ensuring safety compliance.

Ideal candidates should have interpersonal skills, some experience in equipment maintenance, and a valid North Dakota Flagging Certification. Comprehensive health benefits, including a 401(k) plan and paid time off, are offered.

Qualifications

• Acceptable interpersonal communication skills.
• Equipment maintenance and operation experience.
• Preferred 5 years of grade checking and staking experience.
• North Dakota Flagging Certification (required).

Responsibilities

• Safely perform labor/operation tasks including grading and measuring.
• Signal operators of construction equipment.
• Operate small-powered hand tools and machinery.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Communicate effectively under high-stress situations.

Skills

Interpersonal communication skills

Equipment maintenance and operation experience

Grade checking and staking experience

Job description

ROLE OVERVIEW

This is a seasonal position; you can use your winters off to travel, hunt, fish, or pursue other activities you enjoy while your benefits continue year round. The role involves completing various laborer and small equipment operation tasks to produce quality grading projects.

DUTIES AND/OR RESPONSIBILITIES

Safely perform labor/operation tasks including any of the following:

• Sets and reads grade stakes and measures distance from grade stakes, drive stakes, and stretch tight line.
• Signals operators of construction equipment to facilitate alignment, movement, and adjustment of machinery to conform to grade specifications.
• Levels earth using pick or shovel.
• Performs flagging duties as needed.
• May operate small-powered hand tools.
• May operate small equipment including bobcat, tractor, or roller, or move from one site to another.
• Safely and properly perform maintenance (lubricating, fueling, and cleaning) and operate small equipment such as bobcat, tractor, jackhammer, roller, pickup truck, air compressor, tractor/packer, steel drum, or rubber tire roller.
• Hooks up and unhooks small trailer to pickup.
• Fills sandbags.
• Operates skid steer for cleanup of materials.
• Drives truck/skid steer trailer combination to transport skid steers and other equipment and material from site to site.
• Communicates effectively (verbal, listening, written) and works with people under high-stress situations. Demonstrates self-motivation, teamwork, and good interpersonal skills, maintains positive customer relations, and acts courteous and respectful of others. Monitors and discusses production problems with co-workers and supervisors.
• Ensures MSHA, OSHA, safety, and environmental regulation compliance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Acceptable interpersonal communication skills.
• Equipment maintenance and operation experience.
• Preferred 5 years of grade checking and staking experience.
• Ability to provide and maintain proper licensure, medical card, and acceptable driving record.
• North Dakota Flagging Certification (required).

BENEFITS

• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Profit sharing.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Eight 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.
• Accident coverage plan.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

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 laws.

Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background checks.