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GPS/Grade Setter(s) (seasonal)
Company:	Knife River - Missoula Division	Department:	Construction
Location:	Missoula, MT	Hiring Manager:	Dallas S Martin
Closing Date:	10/31/2024 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 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 safely each day. Our goal is to build strong teams that, in turn, build strong communities. Please consider joining our growing team today! Responsible for safely setting grade stakes to guide equipment operators on highway, parking lot and civil sitework projects.
Minimum Qualifications:
1. Acceptable interpersonal communication skills 2. 2+ years of experience grade checking and staking preferred 3. Experience with Global Positioning System (GPS) equipment for surveying preferred 4. Ability to provide and maintain proper licensure, medical card and acceptable driving record 5. Ability to operate heavy equipment such as tractors, rollers, skid steers and loaders. 6. Highschool diploma or GED 7. Require kneeling, climbing, walking, twisting and general labor work.
Additional Information
Other activities would include basic surveying, operation of equipment, and general labor. would include verification of grade specifications, measurements, staking grade with GPS and traditional grade setting equipment. Read and understand survey stakes to determine grade specification for embankment/excavation. Read and understand construction plans and specifications to ensure jobs are built correctly and to spec. Collect and utilize information using GPS equipment. Communicate 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 and act courteous/respectful of others. Troubleshoot and problem solve situations/problems (material quality, GPS equipment operation/repair, etc.). Monitor and discuss production problems with co-workers and managers/supervisors. Perform other duties as assigned including general labor.
How To Apply
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. Knife River Montana offers a 401(k) as well as COMPANY PAID medical, dental, vision, life and STD benefits for employees and their dependents. Paid time off (PTO) offered after 90 days of successful employment and Holiday Pay after 30 days of successful employment. We are a drug free work environment requiring pre-employment and random drug testing. Subject to background check. You may apply online at jobs.kniferiver.com. If unable to apply online, mail completed application to: 4800 Wilkie St. Missoula, MT 59808-1450

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GPS/Grade Setter(s) (seasonal)