Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D), Communication Skills, Construction, Construction Projects, Customer Relations, Dental Insurance, Develop and Maintain Customers, Driver's License, Employee Assistance Plan, High School Diploma, Hospital, Insurance, Interpersonal Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Transportation Routing, Vision Plan
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 its 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 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.
This position is responsible to safely control the movement of vehicular traffic through construction projects.
DUTIES AND/OR RESPONSIBILITIES
- Safely control movement of motoring public through construction site.
- Discusses traffic routing plans and type of location of control points with supervisor.
- Directs movement of traffic through site using sign, hand, and flag signals.
- Erect signs, place barrels, etc. for lane closures.
- Take down signs and remove barrels.
- Put up detours.
- Help keep sign area in yard clean.
- Assist in traffic control for mulching applications along roadway as directed by supervisor.
- Assist in setting up lab trailer to state specifications.
- Help move lab trailers to construction sites.
- Assist supervisor with the necessary communications required by federal, state, or county inspectors.
- 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.
- Monitor and discuss traffic flow problems with work crew and supervisor.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- General education, grammar, and arithmetic.
- GED or high school diploma or equivalent.
- Ability to provide and maintain proper licensure, medical card, and acceptable driving record.
- Maintain valid drivers license with acceptable driving record when pilot car operation required.
- Ability to work flexible shifts including overtime and some Saturdays.
BENEFITS
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
- 401k with Company Match
- Profit Sharing
- Paid Time Off
- 8 Paid Holidays
- Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
- Short-term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- Years of Service Recognition
- Voluntary Life Insurance for Employees, Spouses, and Dependents
- Critical Illness Plan
- Accident Coverage Plan
- 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.