Good pay! Daily per diem! 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’re growing! We are adding people to our team every day and are looking to hire an Asphalt/Paving Foreman for our upcoming season. We want people who are committed to working safely and to delivering high-quality results for our customers.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities
-Supervise and coordinate activities of workers.
-Oversee progress and efficient utilization of paving crew and equipment.
-Establish and maintain a working relationship with fellow Foreman and Superintendents.
-Oversee proper equipment maintenance and report equipment repairs to general superintendent and mechanic shop.
-Monitor the layout, placement, and compaction of materials.
-Monitor quality control.
-Verify measurements, slope and thickness for compliance.
-Communicate with persons outside of the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public and other external sources in an appropriate and professional manner.
-Read and relay job related information from work orders, plans, or contracts to asphalt crew.
-Operate the paving equipment, facilitate alignment, movement, or adjustment of machinery, equipment, or materials.
-Correctly calculate and order job materials as necessary.
-Timely and regular attendance is essential.
-Perform other duties as assigned.
Knowledge and Skills
-Act courteous and respectful of others with ability to maintain positive customer relations.
-Ability to work independently.
-Ability to work in all weather conditions for extended periods of time, including nights and weekends as needed.
-Knowledge of asphalt paving construction, material, repair, and maintenance procedures and techniques.
-Knowledge of safety standards, regulations, and best construction practices.
-Knowledge of the operation of heavy highway construction and maintenance equipment.
-Ability to read and interpret maps, engineering drawings, and blueprints relative to road and bridge construction, maintenance, and repair.
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NO PHONE CALLS - To be considered for this position, candidates must complete and submit an employment application at www.kniferiver.com by the posting deadline noted above. If unable to complete an application online you may print and send completed application to:
Knife River Central Idaho Division
2651 Wilma Road
Clarkston, WA 99403
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.
Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background check.
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