ASPHALT PLANT LABORER

Tangent OR

Description

Good pay! Good benefits! Good people! 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’re growing! We are adding people to our team every day — people who are committed to working safely and to delivering high-quality results for our customers. Knife River has an immediate opening for a Asphalt Plant Groundsperson in the Willamette Valley, OR. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following: - Maintain, repair, labor and operate equipment in support of asphalt production facilities. - Oiling, lubrication, housekeeping and loading of asphalt into trucks. - Must always work safely and take action to prevent any and all unsafe actions, processes and behaviors. - Will run equipment such as loaders, skid steers, forklifts and man lifts. - Other misc. duties directed by supervisor. - Must be willing to work all shifts if needed, day/night and weekends when required. Minimum Qualifications: - Basic knowledge of construction equipment and a good mechanical background to include fabrication skills. - Need a positive attitude with the ability to work well with others and follow directions. - Must have a valid driver’s license in good standing and/or the ability to travel to various asphalt plant locations. - Ability to pass a pre-employment criminal background check, physical/functional exam and drug screen. - Must be willing to work overtime, nights and weekends as needed. - This position will require travel to surrounding facility's in the Metro and valley locations when needed. How To Apply: To be considered for this position, candidates must complete and submit an employment application at jobs.mdu.com by the posting deadline. 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. 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 Asphalt Plant Groundsperson position: Air Force: Pavement and Construction Equipment Journeyman Pavement and Construction Equipment Apprentice Pavement and Construction Equipment Helper Army: Construction Equipment Supervisor General Construction Equipment Operator Rough Terrain Forklift & Loader Operator Heavy Construction Equipment Operator Navy: Equipment Operator Equipment Operator Basic Advanced Equipment Operator Constructionman Marines: Basic Engineer, Construction and Equipment Marine Motor Vehicle Operator