Paver/Screed Operator (Seasonal)

Knife River Corporation; Sauk Rapids, Northern (MN, KY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Savings Accounts

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Life and AD&D Insurance

Short-term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Holidays

Voluntary Life Insurance

Critical Illness Plan

Hospital Indemnity

Job summary

Knife River Corporation in Sauk Rapids, MN, is seeking a Paver/Screed Operator to safely operate paving equipment, spreading and leveling bituminous material to meet required width and depth specifications. The role supports a team-focused environment with emphasis on safe operations.

Typical schedule is Monday to Friday 6:00 AM–6:00 PM with one Saturday per week. Benefits include Health Savings, 401(k) with company match, PTO, life insurance, and more.

Qualifications

• 6 months to 1 year of relevant work experience is preferred.
• Basic knowledge of world events and acceptable interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to provide and maintain proper licensure, medical card and acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Operate paving machine safely and efficiently to spread and level bituminous material.
• Adjust screed width and heat screed at shift start.
• Inspect equipment daily and perform maintenance as needed.
• Monitor distribution of material and control screed direction.
• Communicate clearly with team under high-stress conditions.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, DNR and safety regulations.

Skills

Equipment operation

Interpersonal communication

Licensing & medical card

Tools

Paving machine

Job description

• Pay or shift range: $25 USD to $30 USD The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Description

Great Pay! Great Benefits! Strong Teams! Knife River is a PEOPLE-first company. Our teams are the foundation of our success, and we're committed to providing the training, tools and support to do great work and go home safely at the end of each day. Join a team that looks out for one another and supports career growth from day one.

ROLE OVERVIEW:

As a Paver/Screed Operator you are responsible to safely operate machine that spreads and levels bituminous paving material on subgrade of highways and streets to control width, depth, and quality of material being placed.

Typical schedule Monday - Friday 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM with one Saturday per week.

DUTIES AND/OR RESPONSIBILITIES (summary of components that make up the job) An asterisk (*) indicates essential job functions that cannot be modified in order to fulfill the job requirements.

• Perform daily equipment, walk around and site inspections to identify and correct any unsafe conditions and keep equipment

Safely and properly perform maintenance on paving machine.

Safely and properly operate adjusting mechanism of paving machine. Bolts extensions to screed to adjust width as needed.

Heat screed at beginning of shift.

Observes distribution of paving material along screed and controls direction of screed.

Clean screed at end of shift

Communicate effectively (verbal, listening, written) and work with difficult people under high stress situations.

Self-motivated, team-player with good interpersonal skills; ability to maintain positive customer relations and act courteous/respectful of others.

Troubleshoot and problem solve situations/problems (material quality, equipment operation/repair, etc.).

Monitor and discuss production problems with co-workers and managers/supervisors.

Ensure OSHA, EPA, DNR, safety and environmental regulation compliance.

Always work safely and take action to prevent any and all-unsafe actions, processes, and behaviors.

Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS (minimum educational, experience, or other relevant job requirements)

• Over 6 months up to and including 1 year from post high school, work, military, institutional or vocational environment.
• Basic knowledge of world events and acceptable interpersonal communication skills
• Basic equipment operation and maintenance.
• Ability to provide and maintain proper licensure, medical card and acceptable driving record.

COMPENSATION:

BENEFITS:

• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off
• 8 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

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.

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