Knife River - Southern Idaho Division is Hiring an Asphalt Plant Operator -- Lewiston/Clarkston Near Lewiston, ID
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’re growing! We are adding people to our team every day and are looking to hire an Asphalt Plant Operator. We are looking for people who are committed to working safely and to delivering high-quality results for our customers. We have an excellent opportunity for an experienced Asphalt Plant Operator at our North Central Idaho Asphalt Plant in Lewiston, ID! Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
Communicate and promote safety compliance and environmental requirements in alignment with company standards
Ability to run mixing operations on the plant to ensure material quality and compliance with specification
Ensure consistent production to meet daily orders
Offloading hot asphalt oil
Ability to handle multiple responsibilities simultaneously, and deal effectively with people using a facilitative approach include scaling, ticketing and assist in asphalt orders
Responsible for completing daily checklist, journal, and reports
Continuously communicating with plant operators, truckers, quality control and dispatch
Problem solving skills to help identify and resolve issues that arise
Good computer and math skills for calculations and data entry
Work with Project Managers and external paving crews to develop and execute an effective work plan and schedule to meet project goals
Maintain aggregate stockpiles and liquid levels
Maintain good attendance and safety record and set an example for others to follow
Job requires steady to intermittent and repetitive physical activity including standing, stooping, kneeling, climbing, walking on uneven ground, lifting, carrying, pushing, shoveling, and raking
Performs other duties as assigned
We offer a full benefit package after 30 days which includes full medical, dental, vision and 401K and more.
Minimum Qualifications:
Proven work history of two (2) years or more experience in asphalt plant operation
One (1) year or more managing/supervising a crew
A high school diploma or general education degree (GED)
Valid driver’s license
Must be able to work day shifts and night shifts. Shifts may vary according to project demands
Must be able to work in all weather conditions
Must be willing to travel if job requires
Must pass a pre-employment drug screen
How To Apply
PLEASE NO PHONE CALLS ABOUT THIS POSITION. EMAILS AND RESUMES WILL NOT BE REVIEWED OR ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF THE REQUIRED APPLICATION. Additional Information How To Apply To be considered for this position, candidates must complete and submit an employment application at jobs.mdu.com by the posting deadline noted above. If unable to complete an application online you may print and send completed application to: Knife River Corp. 1490 Fair Street 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.