Seasonal Grading Foreman - Gravel/Base Production Lead

Knife River Corporation; Williston (ND); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Year-round benefits

Job summary

Knife River Corporation is seeking a Foreman to supervise grading and gravel/base operations, ensuring quality results, safety, and timely completion. This seasonal role offers winters off while benefits continue year round and opportunities to mentor crews.

You will coordinate with crews, inspectors, and subcontractors, perform daily site inspections, and ensure regulatory compliance (MSHA/OSHA/EPA). Strong leadership and problem-solving are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in product line.
• Minimum 5 years GPS Trimble experience.
• Ability to work flexible shifts, including overtime and some Saturdays.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily equipment, walk around and site inspections to identify and correct unsafe conditions and keep equipment properly maintained.
• Safely supervise and coordinate activities of workers.
• Coordinate with crews, inspectors, and subcontractors to complete projects.
• Ensure quality gravel/base work within specifications.
• Submit work hours and pertinent job information daily.
• Mentor and coach subordinates.
• Communicate effectively under high stress.

Skills

Driver's license

Supervisory experience

Safety awareness

Tools

GPS Trimble

Job description

Knife River Corporation is seeking a Foreman to supervise grading and gravel/base operations, ensuring quality results, safety, and timely completion. This seasonal role offers winters off while benefits continue year round and opportunities to mentor crews.

You will coordinate with crews, inspectors, and subcontractors, perform daily site inspections, and ensure regulatory compliance (MSHA/OSHA/EPA). Strong leadership and problem-solving are essential.