Laborer - Idaho Falls

Knife River - MT; Idaho Falls (ID); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Knife River - Mountain Division in Idaho Falls is seeking hard-working laborers to support construction projects. Responsibilities include site cleaning, material handling, reading plans, and assisting Foremen on highway sites.

Applicants should be able to perform heavy physical labor, demonstrate reliability, and communicate effectively. Training is available for the right candidate, with opportunities to grow within our field operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1–2 years’ experience as a laborer in heavy highway/construction preferred.
• Must be hard working, dependable and able to perform manual labor for most of the shift.
• General laborer duties require physical strength, hand-eye coordination and endurance.

Responsibilities

• Assist with manual operations on heavy highway construction sites.
• Unload and load materials and read plans and specifications.
• Dig trenches and prepare work zones; install pipes and pour concrete/asphalt as directed.
• Operate tools and machines; aid Foremen and other workers.

Skills

Physical strength

Reliability

Teamwork

Job description

Role Overview:

Knife River is looking for hard working Laborers to work on projects in Southern 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 drainpipes.
• 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

4055 Professional Way

Idaho Falls, ID 83402

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 Equipment Operator Grade Team.

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 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.