Paving Laborer - Coeur D' Alene

Knife River Corporation; Coeur d'Alene (ID); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Knife River Corporation, one of the largest construction materials producers in the U.S., is hiring a Paving Laborer in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. The successful candidate will be responsible for various physical tasks, including digging, operating machinery, and ensuring safety compliance. Strong understanding of construction, a high school diploma or GED is preferred. This role demands flexibility for shifts and the ability to work in all weather conditions, following safety protocols as a priority.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work day and night shifts.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen.
• Willingness to travel if job requires.

Responsibilities

• Dig, spread, and level material using hand tools.
• Lift and carry tools and supplies.
• Operate pickup machine and direct dumping of trucks.
• Follow safety policies and procedures.
• Performance requires physical activity including standing, lifting, and walking on uneven ground.

Skills

General knowledge of construction work

Ability to work in all weather conditions

Education

High school diploma or GED preferred

Tools

Hand tools

Pickup machine

Job description

Description

At Knife River, we take care of our team because we know it's our people who make us successful. We are one of the 10 largest construction materials producers/contractors in the Country, and we are a PEOPLE-first company. Our team members are the key to our success, and we are committed to giving them the tools, training, and time to do their jobs productively and safely each day. Our goal is to build strong teams that, in turn, build strong communities. We are also a publicly traded company on the NYSE with the ticker symbol KNF and part of the S&P MidCap 400 index.

Responsibilities

• Dig, spread, and level material using hand tools
• Lift and carry tools and supplies
• Operate pickup machine and direct dumping of trucks
• Assure all safety policies and procedures are followed to prevent any and all unsafe actions, processes and behaviors observed
• Other duties assigned as needed
• Job requires steady to intermittent and repetitive physical activity including: standing, stooping, kneeling, climbing, walking on uneven ground, lifting, carrying, pushing, shoveling, and raking

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 Paving Laborer position:

Air Force:

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

Army:

• Horizontal Construction Engineer

Navy:

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

Minimum Qualifications

• General knowledge of construction work
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) is preferred
• Valid driver's license
• Must be able to work day and night shifts. Shifts may vary according to project demands
• Must be able to work in all weather conditions
• Must be willing to travel if job requires
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen

How to Apply

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 law.

Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background checks.

NO PHONE CALLS - To be considered for this position, candidates must complete and submit an employment application at www.kniferiver.com. If unable to apply online, please mail completed application to:

Knife River Central Idaho Division
2651 Wilma Rd
Clarkston, WA 99403

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.

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