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Asphalt Laborer
Company: Knife River - Midwest Division Department: Construction
Location: Sioux City, IA Hiring Manager: Megan S Dejong
Closing Date: 05/31/2024 at 11:59pm CDT Job Type: Full-Time - Seasonal
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:
This position is responsible to complete various laboring and small equipment operation tasks to produce quality asphalt paving project. Will need to display a professional and courteous attitude with customers and team members. May also flag, operate skidsteer, roller, and tractor as needed. This is a portable position that will travel up to 150-mile of Sioux City.

DUTIES AND/OR RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Levels earth using pick or shovel (Aggregate or asphalt)
2. Levels blacktop using lute.
3. Raise manhole covers
4. Performs flagging duties as needed.
5. May operate small powered hand tools
6. May operate small equipment including bobcat, tractor, or roller or move from one site to another.
7. Safely and properly perform maintenance (lubricating, fueling and cleaning)
8. Remove road joints
9. Hook up and un-hook small trailer to pick-up
10. Change bag house bags
11. Communicate effectively (verbal, listening, written) and work with people under high stress situations. Self-motivated, team-player with good interpersonal skills; ability to maintain positive customer relations & act courteous/respectful of others. Monitor and discuss production problems with co-workers and managers/supervisors.
12. Ensure OSHA, safety and environmental regulation compliance.
13. Performs other duties as assigned.

This is a seasonal position, you can use your winters off to travel, hunt, fish or for other activities you enjoy while your benefits continue year-round. The typical schedule is Monday - Friday 6:00 AM - 7:00 PM. Saturday as needed.


This position starts at $20.80 and up, depending on experience.
Minimum Qualifications:
1. Equipment maintenance & operation
2. Driver’s License, preferred
How To Apply
If unable to apply online, mail completed application to:2220 Hawkeye Drive, Sioux City, IA 51105.

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.

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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