Paving Foreman

Responsibilities Include but are not limited to the following.

• Oversee Paving crew and other activities on the paving project


• Activities include traffic control, Subcontractor work, paving operations and trucking


• Communicate effectively with superintendent, inspectors, and contractors


• Assure quality of work in all aspects of asphalt paving


• Order and manage daily trucking operations


• Hold weekly safety meetings, complete and review JHAs.


• Complete daily foreman’s reports and diaries


• Assure safety of all crew members and operations


• Other miscellaneous duties as directed by supervisor

Minimum Qualifications:

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  Minimum of five (5) years of related construction experience with an emphasis on asphalt paving, streets, highways, and commercial projects
  
  


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  Must have skills in operating all types of paving equipment
  
  


• Must have a positive attitude and proven track record of working well with others


• Must be able to multi-task


• Must have basic computer skills


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  Must have a valid driver's license and a clean driving record
  
  


• Experience supervising others


• Must have a strong commitment to quality, customer satisfaction, employee satisfaction and safety

Additional Information:

Benefits: 

Full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits:

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

• Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts


• 401K with Company Match


• Profit Sharing


• 8 Paid Holidays


• Paid Time Off


• Life Insurance


• Employee Assistance Program


• Safety Incentives


• Years of Service Recognition

How to Apply: 

To be considered for this position, candidates must complete and submit an employment application at www.kniferiver.com by the posting deadline noted above. If unable to complete an application online you may print and send completed application to any Knife River NW address or stop in one of our locations to complete an application. 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.

If you are an individual with a qualified disability as defined by federal, state, or local law and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application for any reason, please contact your state employment agency or you may call 971-284-3959 to speak with a human resources representative.

Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background check. 

Veterans: Put your Skills to Work with US! 

At Knife River, we are committed to helping our military transition to civilian life. We are constantly looking to add veterans to our workforce and want to make the transition as smooth as possible. There are many jobs within the military that are transferable to our Paving Crew Screed Operator Position.

Navy:

• Advanced Equipment Operator

Air Force:

• Pavements and Construction Equipment Helper


• Pavements and Construction Equipment Apprentice


• Pavements and Construction Equipment Journeyman


• Pavements and Construction Equipment Craftsman


• Pavements and Construction Equipment

Army:

• Concrete and Asphalt Equipment Operator

Coast Guard:

• Equipment Operator - Construction

Marines:

• Basic Engineer, Construction and Equipment Marine


• Engineer Equipment Operator