PLANT UTILITY (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 OverviewAs a seasonal team member, you’ll enjoy winters off to travel, hunt, fish, or pursue the activities you love—while still keeping your benefits all year long.This position is responsible to maximize bituminous plant production through monitoring equipment operation and performing preventative maintenance.DUTIES AND/OR RESPONSIBILITIES (summary of components that make up the job)Perform daily equipment, walk around and site inspections to identify and correct any unsafe conditions and keep equipment properly maintained.Safely and properly perform maintenance and startup of Blacktop PlantMonitory blacktop productionVerify blacktop meets specificationsMonitor oil consumption of blacktop plantComplete daily progress reportsShovel excess material away from plantFill siloTear down and set up blacktop plantCalibrate blacktop plantAssist with repairsCommunicate 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.Troubleshoot and problem solve situations/problems (material quality, equipment operation/repair, etc.).Monitor and discuss production problems with co-workers and managers/supervisorsEnsure MSHA, OSHA, EPA, DNR, safety and environmental regulation compliance. Good housekeeping skills. Lockout/Tagout.Performs other duties assigned.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS (minimum educational, experience, or other relevant job requirements)General education, grammar and arithmetic, GED or high school diploma or equivalentMechanical & electrical experienceAbility to provide and maintain proper licensure, medical card and acceptable driving recordCompensation$26.00 - $33.00 per hour depending on experience.BenefitsMedical, Dental, & Vision InsuranceHealth Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts401(k) with Company MatchProfit SharingPaid Time OffPaid Sick Time 8 Paid HolidaysCompany Paid Life and AD&D InsuranceShort-term DisabilityEmployee Assistance ProgramYears of Service RecognitionVoluntary Life Insurance for Employees, Spouses, and DependentsCritical Illness PlanAccident Coverage PlanHospital IndemnityAdditional InformationKnife 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 laws.Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background checks.All applications are submitted online. If you are having issues completing the application, please come to the office for assistance.