Paving Crew Operator

Company: Knife River - Western Oregon Division
Location: Albany
Posted on: June 25, 2022

Job Description:

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 - people who are committed to working safely and to delivering high-quality results for our customers.We have enough work on the books to keep our team members busy earning a good living throughout the paving season and the majority of that work is prevailing wage. And with Knife River's other business lines, such as rock, asphalt and concrete we are able to offer off season work opportunities that keep our team members earning money through the winter months.Knife River has an immediate opening for a Paving Crew Team Member in the Portland, Oregon area. We offer competitive wages with a full benefits package.Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following: Perform assigned task on paving crew as directed: This may include various equipment operations and laboring Always work safely and take action to prevent any and all unsafe actions, processes, and behaviors observed Other misc. duties as directed by supervisor Hours will vary significantly depending on seasonal work load. Must be able to work overtime, nights and weekends as required Pay based on experience*Prevailing wage on Public Works projects.*Minimum Qualifications: Previous experience or background in all types of asphalt paving, i.E., streets, highways, parking lots and small commercial projects Ability to bend, stoop, lift, push, pull and be on your feet for long periods of time, in all weather conditions Need a positive attitude and the ability to work well with others A class A commercial driver license with tank and air brake endorsements preferred Ability to pass a pre-employment criminal background check, physical/functional exam and drug screen Clean driving recordHow 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 541-693-5960 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 Paving Crew Team Member position:Air Force:Pavements and Construction Equipment HelperPavements and Construction Equipment ApprenticePavements and Construction Equipment JourneymanPavements and Construction Equipment CraftsmanPavements and Construction EquipmentArmy:Concrete and Asphalt Equipment OperatorCoast Guard:Equipment Operator ConstructionMarines:Basic Engineer, Construction and Equipment MarineEngineer Equipment Operator

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