FOREMAN - GRADING (SEASONAL)

Good Pay! Good Benefits! Good People! Knife River is a PEOPLE-first company. Our team members are 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. Please consider joining our growing team today!

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. Our goal is to build strong teams that, in turn, build strong communities. We are also a publicly traded company on the NYSE with the ticker symbol KNF and part of the S&P MidCap 400 index.

ROLE OVERVIEW:

Responsible to safely supervise and coordinate activities of workers engaged in grading, pipe, and base laydown activities.  Position requires travel throughout MN and ND.

WORK SCHEDULE & TRAVEL:

Seasonal Full‑Time Position
100% Travel Required – This role is based in the field at project locations and requires extended time away from home

COMPENSATION:

$40.00 -$45.00 per hour depending on experience.

DUTIES AND/OR RESPONSIBILITIES (summary of components that make up the job)

1. Perform daily equipment, walk around and site inspections to identify and correct any unsafe conditions and keep equipment properly maintained.
2. Plan, organize and execute daily operations with a crew of 5-8 people.
3. Safely and properly supervise and coordinate activities of workers.
4. Mentor and coach operators to ensure they achieve safety and production goals daily.
5. Complete daily timecard, production and diary entries as required using packaged construction software.
6. Communicate trucking needs to dispatch department. Accurately monitor trucking costs.   
7. 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.
8. Troubleshoot and problem solve situations/problems (material quality, equipment operation/repair, etc.). Monitor and discuss production problems with co-workers and managers/supervisors.
9. Ensure MSHA, OSHA, EPA, DNR, Lockout/Tagout, safety and environmental regulation compliance.
10. Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS (preferred requirements i.e. certifications, software use, etc.)

1. Over 2 years up to and including 4 years from post high school, work, military, institutional or vocational environment
2. Minimum 5 year’s experience in heavy civil construction. Emphasis on MnDOT, NDDOT and other highway projects.
3. Must have knowledge and experience in the operation of heavy equipment used in road building such as dozers, excavators, motor graders, loader and scrapers.
4. Ability to provide and maintain proper licensure, medical card and acceptable driving record.
5. Positive attitude and ability to take direction is a must.

BENEFITS:

1. Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
2. Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
3. 401(k) with Company Match
4. Profit Sharing
5. Paid Time Off
6. Paid Sick Time 
7. 8 Paid Holidays
8. Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
9. Short-term Disability
10. Employee Assistance Program
11. Years of Service Recognition
12. Voluntary Life Insurance for Employees, Spouses, and Dependents
13. Critical Illness Plan
14. Accident Coverage Plan
15. Hospital Indemnity

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

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 checks.

All applications are completed online.  If you’re having issues completing the application, you can stop at our office for assistance.