Job Details
**ASPHALT PLANT LABORER**
Location: Portland Metro, OR Hiring Manager: Patrick E Budlong Company: Knife River - Western Oregon Division Department: Asphalt Closing Date: 12/31/2022 at 11:59pm CDT Job Type: Full-Time Entry Level: $18.00 - $24.00 /hour Job Summary: Good pay! Good benefits! Good people! 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, and were growing! We are adding people to our team every day people who are committed to working safely and to delivering high-quality results for our customers.
Knife River has an immediate opening for a Asphalt Plant Laborer in the Portland Metro area!
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
- Maintain, repair, labor and operate equipment in support of asphalt production facilities
- Oiling, lubrication, housekeeping and loading of asphalt into trucks
- Must always work safely and take action to prevent any and all unsafe actions, processes and behaviors
- Will run equipment such as loaders, skid steers, forklifts and man lifts
- Other misc. duties directed by supervisor Minimum Qualifications: - Basic knowledge of construction equipment and a good mechanical background to include fabrication skills
- Need a positive attitude with the ability to work well with others and follow directions
- Must have a valid drivers license and/or the ability to travel to various asphalt plant locations
- Must be willing to work overtime, nights and weekends 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 any Knife River NW address or stop in one of our locations to complete an application. 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.
If you are an individual with a qualified disability as defined by federal, state, or local law and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application for any reason, please contact your state employment agency or you may call 541-###-#### to speak with a human resources representative.
Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background check. Veterans: Put Your Skills to Work with Us! At Knife River, we are committed to helping our military transition to civilian life. We are constantly looking to add veterans to our workforce and want to make the transition as smooth as possible. There are many jobs within the military that are transferable to our Asphalt Plant Laborer position:
Air Force:
Pavement and Construction Equipment Journeyman
Pavement and Construction Equipment Apprentice
Pavement and Construction Equipment Helper
Army:
Construction Equipment Supervisor
General Construction Equipment Operator
Rough Terrain Forklift & Loader Operator
Heavy Construction Equipment Operator
Navy:
Equipment Operator
Equipment Operator Basic
Advanced Equipment Operator
Constructionman
Marines:
Basic Engineer, Construction and Equipment Marine
Motor Vehicle Operator