Railroad Contracting Laborer

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:

This position is responsible for general track repairs and new construction including but not limited to replacing rail, ties, spreading rock, vegetation control, snow removal, and other related railroad tasks.

Typical schedule during production season is Monday - Friday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM with 1 - 2 Saturdays per month. The typical schedule during maintenance season is Monday - Friday 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM with Saturday as needed. Hours may vary depending on weather and customer demand. 

Starting wage is $22.00/HR and up depending on experience.

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

1. Follow direction and accomplish assigned tasks within time standards with minimal supervision
2. Use a variety of tools safely and proficiently, including, but not limited to pneumatic and hydraulic tools, grinders, jacks, cutting torches, general hand tools and drills.
3. Assist team members with completing their tasks, varying by the tasks at hand
4. Good housekeeping of all machines and work area
5. Learn, comprehend, and apply all new hire, safety, and on-the-job training.
6. Learn, comprehend, and apply FRA and company requirements
7. Interact professionally with crew members and management in a team environment
8. Comply with all safety policies
9. Ensure Track Machines are kept in good quality. Other duties may be assigned.
10. Must be willing to travel with overnight stays.
11. Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS (minimum educational, experience, or other relevant job requirements)

As a successful Railroad Contracting Laborer, you will have:

1. High School Diploma or GED.
2. Driver’s license required.
3. Must be able to qualify as valid worker under FRA standards

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. 8 Paid Holidays
7. Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
8. Short-term Disability
9. Employee Assistance Program
10. Years of Service Recognition
11. Voluntary Life Insurance for Employees, Spouses, and Dependents
12. Critical Illness Plan
13. Accident Coverage Plan
14. 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 laws.

Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background checks.

All applications are submitted online. If you are having issues completing the application, please come to the office for assistance.