GROUNDSMAN

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

Typical hours are Monday - Friday 6:00 AM - 6:00 pm with frequent Saturday work. Hours may vary with weather and customer demand.

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

• Responsible for ensuring daily maintenance of the plant and yard is completed.
• Responsible for routine and daily housekeeping duties to ensure a clean plant and yard.
• Safely and properly, maintenance (lubricating, fueling and cleaning).
• Shovel excess material away from crusher, screen or wash plant areas.
• May operate small, powered hand tools.
• Lifting, carrying and holding material, tools and supplies.
• Help with daily errands as needed; deliver parts/items between Knife River locations.
  
  

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

• Safety first attitude required
• Ability to pass a criminal background and pre-employment drug screen
• Ability to provide and maintain proper licensure and acceptable driving record
  
  

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

• Basic knowledge of plant operation, conveyor systems, and maintenance.
• Experience working around plants and or rock crushers
• Must have good mechanical, troubleshooting and communication skills.
• Need positive attitude and the ability to work well with others and follow directions.
• Equipment operation skills helpful.
• Must be able to work overtime and be flexible with hours (daytime/nighttime).
  
  

PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

• Extensive walking on uneven surfaces.
• May Lift and carry up to 100 pounds.
• Exposure to dust, fumes, odors.
• Hand eye coordination.
• Exposure to mists, adhesives, acids.
• Frequent and/or extended periods requiring kneeling, bending, and/or twisting.
• Working in all weather conditions for extended period of time
  
  

Veterans

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 transferrable to our Groundman position. Veteran are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 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, Spouses, and Dependents
• Critical Illness Plan
• Accident Coverage Plan
• 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.