Asphalt Distributor Operator - Plant 3 (Seasonal)

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.

This position is responsible for operating and maintaining tack truck to spray bituminous asphalt cement oil on roadway surface.

Typical schedule is Monday - Friday 5:00 AM - 6:00 PM and Saturday as needed.

DUTIES AND/OR RESPONSIBILITIES (summary of components that make up the job)

1.Safely and properly operates truck equipped with oil or bituminous emulsions.
2. Connects hose from storage tank to truck tank and moves lever to fill pressure tank with bituminous liquid.
3. Regulate burners to heat liquid and start auxiliary pump.
4. Drives truck at constant speed.
5. Completes load tickets.
6. Assist construction crews while waiting to unload
7. Maintains proper information in truck cab pouch
8. Inventory and order tac
9. Clean tac nozzles
10. Barricade commercial parking lots
11. Perform daily equipment, walk around and site inspections to identify and correct any unsafe conditions and keep equipment properly maintained.
12. Safely and properly perform maintenance (lubricating, fueling and cleaning) on oil truck.
13. Assist crews with flagging as needed
14. Troubleshoot and problem solve situations/problems (material quality, equipment operation/repair, etc.). Monitor and discuss production problems with co-workers and managers/supervisors.
15. Ensure OSHA, EPA, DNR, safety and environmental regulation compliance.
16. Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITITES (types and extent of knowledge, skills or abilities an incumbent must possess to complete the job responsibilities satisfactorily)

1. 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.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS (minimum educational, experience, or other relevant job requirements)

1. General education, grammar and arithmetic, GED or high school diploma or equivalent


2. CDL Class B license in accordance with all state and federal DOT/FMCSA regulations.


3. Must have and maintain medical card and acceptable driving record and required endorsements.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS (preferred requirements i.e. certifications, software use, etc.)

1. CDL Class A driver’s license


2. Ability to work flexible shifts, including overtime and some Saturdays.


3. Preference given for experience driving a belly dump, flow boy, lowboy, tanker or straight truck.

COMPENSATION:

$26.00 - $30.00 depending on experience.

BENEFITS:

1. Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance


2. Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts


3. 401(k) with Company Match


4. Profit Sharing


5. Paid Time Off


6. 8 Paid Holidays


7. Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance


8. Short-term Disability


9. Employee Assistance Program


10. Years of Service Recognition


11. Voluntary Life Insurance for Employees, Spouses, and Dependents


12. Critical Illness Plan


13. Accident Coverage Plan


14. 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 law.

Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background checks.

**All applications are completed online.  If you’re having issues completing the application, you can stop at our office for assistance.**