Laborer - Idaho Falls

Knife River Corporation; Idaho Falls (ID); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Knife River Corporation in Southern Idaho is seeking hard‑working Laborers to support highway construction projects. You will clean and prepare sites, load materials, read plans, and assist Foremen on busy work sites.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years of labor experience or are trainable, with strong physical abilities, good coordination, and reliable work ethic. This role involves long manual labor portions and safety‑driven teamwork across crews.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience as a laborer in heavy highway/construction preferred, but training is available.
• Must be hard-working, dependable and able to perform manual labor for ~90% of shift.
• Must have physical strength, hand-eye coordination and endurance; able to concentrate and communicate information.

Responsibilities

• Assist with manual operations at heavy highway construction sites.
• Read blueprints and designs; unloads/loads materials and tends machines.
• Prepare and clean construction sites; remove debris and assist Foremen.
• Dig trenches, install pipes, pour concrete/asphalt as directed.
• Control traffic and ensure safety around work zones.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Skills

Physical strength

Endurance

Hand-eye coordination

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

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