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Aggregate Prospector
Company: Knife River - South Dakota Division Department: Aggregate
Location: Sioux Falls, SD Hiring Manager: Molly J Smith
Closing Date: 12/31/2024 at 11:59pm CDT Job Type: Full-Time
Job Summary:
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:

Responsible for prospecting aggregate sources and coordinating activities related to securing the sources.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Find viable aggregate sources.
Knowledge of prospecting aggregates and mining regulations.
Understanding of natural resource exploration.
Survey property boundaries and pit boundaries.
Ability to read and interpret geological maps, soil surveys, well logs, sieve analysis’s, etc.
Assist with mapping and planning as needed.
Knowledge of exploration techniques such as drilling and core sampling.
Ability to conduct research and analyze data.
Help prospecting crew with all aspects of prospecting.
Assist in obtaining required State and Local Permits for new aggregate sources.
Self-starter that can prioritize heavy workload and work with minimal supervision.
Must be able to take initiative to communicate with landowners in a professional manner.
Ability to obtain drone license and perform flights.
Performs other duties as assigned.

This is a full-time, year-round position. Based on a 40-hour work week with possibility of overtime.
Minimum Qualifications:
As a successful Aggregate Prospector you will have:

Minimum five years related experience and/or training, or
Equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to provide and maintain proper licensure and acceptable driving record.
How To Apply
Knife River, Ellis & Eastern & Rail to Road are Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers. 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.

Mail completed application to Knife River, 1500 North Sweetman Place, Box 84140, Sioux Falls, SD 57118-4140
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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