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AGGREGATE SCALE PERSON
Company: Knife River - Western Oregon Division Department: Aggregate 242410
Location: Brightwood, OR Hiring Manager: Robert J Pitts Jr
Closing Date: 12/31/2023 at 11:59pm CDT Job Type: Full-Time
Job Summary:
Knife River is a PEOPLE-first company. Our team members are the 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. Our goal is to build strong teams that, in turn, build strong communities. Join our growing team today!

Knife River has an immediate opening for a Scale Person in Brightwood, OR.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Operate truck scales through computer terminal
- Answer telephones and wait on customers
- Assure all safety policies and procedures are followed to prevent any and all unsafe actions, processes and behaviors observed
- Other duties assigned as needed

Compensation:
The wage range for this position is $19.11-$21.34/hr.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Aptitude for dealing with customers, sales, and problem solving
- Ability to operate computer terminal and manage multiple tasks at the same time
- Legible handwriting, good organizational, communication, math and writing skills
- Must be people oriented, able to provide exceptional customer service, empathetic and flexible
- Previous scale experience a plus
- Knowledge of market area and previous construction experience helpful
- Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record
- Ability to pass a criminal background check and pre-employment drug test
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 jobs.mdu.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 541-693-5960 to speak with a human resources representative.

Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background check.
This Employer Participates in E-Verify (PDF).
Knife River is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected Veteran status.

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