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 are growing! Our team is made up of hard working people who work safely and deliver high-quality results to our customers – and we are looking for more!

Role Overview:
This position is responsible to complete various laboring and small equipment operation tasks to produce quality aggregate products. Will need to display a professional and courteous attitude with customers and team members. May also operate skidsteer as needed.

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.

Minimum Qualifications:

As a successful Laborer you will have:

Ability to hold and maintain a Class A or B CDL license in accordance with all state and federal

DOT/FMCSA regulations

Ability to operate and maintain equipment

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

How To Apply

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 unable to apply online, mail completed application to:4787 Shadow Wood Drive NE, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379.

Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background check.

Duties & Responsibilities

1. May operate small powered hand tools

2. May operate small equipment including bobcat, tractor, or roller or move from one site to another.

3. Safely and properly perform maintenance (lubricating, fueling and cleaning) and operate small equipment, such as bobcat, tractor, jackhammer, roller, pickup truck, air compressor, tractor/packer, steel drum or rubber tire roller

4. Shovel excess material away from crusher, screen or washplant unit as needed.

5. Remove road joints

6. Hook up and un hook small trailer to pick-up

7. Fill sand bags
8. Change bag house bags
9. Able to operate skidster for clean up of materials
10. Able to drive truck/skidster trailer combination to transport skidsters and other equipment and material from site to site (CDL license)
11. 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 & act courteous/respectful of others. Monitor and discuss production problems with co-workers and managers/supervisors.

12. Ensure MSHA, safety and environmental regulation compliance.

13. Performs other duties as assigned.