BLADE/MOTOR GRADER

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 committed to giving them the tools, training, and time to do their jobs productively and go home safety each day. 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 MicCap 400 index.

This position is responsible to safely operate grader to spread and level dirt, gravel and stone to grade specification. This position will travel up to a 150-mile radius of Sioux City, IA and will have overnight stays.

The starting wage is $22.35 and up, depending on experience.

Typical schedule is Monday- Friday 7:00 Am- 7:00 PM, with Saturday work as needed.

DUTIES AND/OR RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Perform daily equipment, walk around and site inspections to identify and correct any unsafe conditions and keep equipment properly maintained.
2. Safely and properly perform maintenance (lubricating, fueling and cleaning) on blade/motor grader.
3. Safely and properly operate blade/motor grader including regulating height and angle of grader blade, lowering scarifier and loosening packed soil to permit grading and tilting front wheels of grader when making sharp turns. Drives grader in successive passes over working area, observing reference stakes or hand signals of assisting worker, to level surface to specified grade. Feels level and listens to sound of engine to determine depth of cut. May perform fine or rough grading.
4. Check grade as needed to ensure proper grade cut
5. Maintain haul routes
6. Assist laborer or roller operator with dumping trucks and keeping load counts.
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.).
9. Monitor and discuss production problems with co-workers and managers/supervisors.
10. Ensure OSHA, EPA, DNR, safety and environmental regulation compliance.
11. Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND/OR WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

1. General education, grammar and arithmetic, GED or high school diploma or equivalent.
2. Equipment maintenance and operation.
3. Ability to provide and maintain proper licensure, medical card and acceptable driving record.