Travel-Ready Asphalt Paving Laborer

Knife River; Bryan (TX); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Savings and Flexible Spending

401(k) with Company Match

Profit Sharing

Paid Time Off

Paid Sick Time

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

Critical Illness Plan

Hospital Indemnity

Job summary

Knife River Corporation is seeking an Asphalt Paving Laborer in the United States. The role involves operating pavers, screeds, rollers and related equipment, along with raking, shoveling, and other labor duties on asphalt paving crews.

Responsibilities include material handling, equipment maintenance, and assisting with traffic control. Candidates should be able to work long hours in all weather and collaborate with a team while adhering to safety policies.

Qualifications

• Proven work experience as a construction laborer preferred.
• 2
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 4
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation preferred.
• 4
• Ability to pass pre-employment background check and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment related to asphalt paving.
• Place, shovel and rake materials with hand tools.
• Lift and carry tools and supplies.
• Control and guide machine to lay asphalt.
• Fill tanks or hoppers with paving materials.
• Light burners on machines and regulate screed temperatures.
• Spread and compact asphalt paving.
• Smooth out stone or concrete using attachments.
• Ensure machines are well-oiled, serviced, inspected.
• Provide equipment cleanup as needed.
• Operate tamping machines or manual rolling to finish roads.
• Guide dump trucks to maintain asphalt flow.
• Assist with traffic control devices and flagging.
• Drive or attach machines onto trailers.
• Other duties as needed.

Skills

Travel readiness

Teamwork

Long hours

Weekend/night work

Physical endurance

Safety awareness

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Valid driver’s license

Tools

Heavy equipment operation

Paver/screed/roller operation

Job description

Knife River Corporation is seeking an Asphalt Paving Laborer in the United States. The role involves operating pavers, screeds, rollers and related equipment, along with raking, shoveling, and other labor duties on asphalt paving crews.

Responsibilities include material handling, equipment maintenance, and assisting with traffic control. Candidates should be able to work long hours in all weather and collaborate with a team while adhering to safety policies.