Roller Operator (Seasonal)

Knife River Corporation; Sauk Rapids (MN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Knife River Corporation seeks a Roller Operator to safely operate heavy machinery for compacting surfaces in construction projects. This seasonal role offers competitive pay and benefits, including medical insurance and paid time off. Ideal candidates will have experience in equipment operation and maintenance, along with strong interpersonal skills.

Benefits

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401K with Company Match

Profit Sharing

Paid/Sick Time Off

8 Paid Holidays

Short-term Disability & Life Insurance

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of world events and acceptable interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to provide and maintain proper licensure and medical card.
• Acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate heavy rolling machine to compact earth fills and surfaces.
• Perform daily equipment inspections and maintenance.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations.

Skills

Equipment operation

Maintenance

Interpersonal communication

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.

As a Roller Operator, you are responsible to safely operate heavy rolling machine to compact earth fills, subgrades, flexible base and bituminous surface to
grade specifications preparatory to construction of highways, streets and runways.

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.

Salary range: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Hours per week: 40+

Duties and/or Responsibilities:

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


• Safely and properly perform maintenance on roller.


• Safely and properly operate roller


• Identify appropriate rolling pattern and drives machine in successive overlapping passes over surface to be compacted to prepare
  quality surface.


• Determine speed and direction of machine, based on knowledge of compressibility of material under changing temperatures, so
  that ridges are not formed by excessive pressure.


• Assist laborer or roller operator with dumping trucks and keeping load counts


• Help clean curb and gutter areas


• 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.


• Assist in loading and unloading equipment for transport, including load securement.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Basic knowledge of world events and acceptable interpersonal communication skills


• Equipment operation and maintenance


• Ability to provide and maintain proper licensure, medical card and acceptable driving record

Full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance


• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Account


• 401K with Company Match


• Profit Sharing


• Paid/Sick Time Off


• 8 Paid Holidays


• Short-term Disability & Life Insurance


• Employee assistance Program


• Years of Service Recognition

Part-time employees are eligible for the following benefits:

• 401K with Company Match


• Paid/Sick Time Off


• 8 Paid Holidays


• Years of Service Recognition

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.

If unable to apply online, please mail completed application to:

4787 Shadow Wood Drive NE, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379.

Qualifications

Behaviors

Team Player - Works well as a member of a group

Experience

Equipment operation and maintenance (required)

Licenses & Certifications

Driver's License Class D (required)

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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