RAIL CREW FOREMAN/LEADMAN (SEASONAL)

Knife River Corporation; Grand Forks (ND); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Profit Sharing

Short-term Disability

Job summary

Knife River Corporation is seeking a Rail Crew Foreman for a seasonal role operating across North Dakota and parts of Minnesota. The position involves unloading aggregates from rail cars, leading a crew, and performing related duties outdoors from spring through late fall.

Responsibilities include coordinating the unloading process, ensuring safety compliance, completing paperwork, and performing routine maintenance as required. Prior crew leadership experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in rail operations or aggregate handling is required.
• Strong leadership and team supervision skills.
• Ability to manage time and safety for crews.

Responsibilities

• Oversee offloading process and coordinate with crew.
• Manage crew time to safely achieve outcomes.
• Complete and assist with necessary paperwork.
• Unload rail cars and prepare work areas.
• Conduct routine maintenance on equipment.
• Track maintenance and weed control as needed.
• Ensure DOT, MSHA, OSHA, EPA, DNR and safety compliance.
• Work safely and address unsafe actions or processes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Safety awareness

Communication

Time management

Paperwork handling

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Good Pay! Good Benefits! Good People! Knife River is a PEOPLE-first company. Our team members are key to our success, and we are committed to giving them the tools, training, and time to do their jobs productively and go home safely each day. Please consider joining our growing team today!

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. 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.

ROLE OVERVIEW

This is a seasonal position, you can use your winters off to travel, hunt, fish or for other activities you enjoy while your benefits continue year-round.

Rail Crew Foreman operates under the supervision of the Rail Crew Manager unloading aggregates and other materials from rail cars. This will include shoveling, bending, lifting, cleaning cars, and other duties requested. The job may take place in various locations throughout North Dakota and parts of Minnesota with out-of-town work required. Work is primarily outdoors lasting from April through December - weather permitting.

DUTIES AND/OR RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Oversee offloading process and integrate with crew members to complete tasks
2. Effectively manage crew's time to safely achieve optimal outcomes
3. Complete and assist with necessary paperwork
4. Unload rail cars
5. Prepare pit and work area
6. Complete routine maintenance
7. Track maintenance to include weed control
8. Ensure DOT, MSHA, OSHA, EPA, DNR, safety and environmental regulation compliance.
9. Always work safely and take action to prevent any and all unsafe actions, processes, and behaviors.
10. Perform other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

1. Working knowledge of safe rail car unloading procedures and material handling.
2. Basic understanding of FRA, DOT, MSHA, OSHA, EPA, and environmental safety regulations.
3. Ability to complete required paperwork accurately and on time.
4. Strong communication and team leadership skills.
5. Ability to manage crew time efficiently while maintaining safety and productivity.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

1. High school diploma or GED required.
2. Minimum of 2 years of experience in rail operations, aggregate handling, construction, or related industrial work.
3. Ability to hold and maintain proper licensure and acceptable driving record.
4. Ability to work flexible shifts, including overtime, possible nights and some Saturdays.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

1. Prior crew leadership or foreman experience preferred.

BENEFITS

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• 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 RecognitionVoluntary Life Insurance for Employees, Spouses, and Dependents
• Critical Illness Plan
• Accident Coverage 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.

For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.