asphalt plant operator - Redmond, United States - Knife River Corporation

Description

Job Summary:

Knife River is a PEOPLE-first company.

Our team members are the 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.

Our goal is to build strong teams that, in turn, build strong communities. Join our growing team today

We are currently looking for an Asphalt Plant Operator in Redmond, Oregon

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Operate and maintain asphalt plant in a safe and efficient manner
• Manage schedules/hours as well as daily duties for all plant personnel
• Communicate with internal and external customers with daily orders and needs
• Track inventories of incoming and outgoing products
• Participate in quality control and safety programs
• Operate equipment, perform asphalt plant maintenance, and other misc. duties as directed by supervisor
• Ability and desire to work in a highpressure environment

This position will/may include nights and weekend shifts during the paving season.
This position will/may include travel between plants as needed by supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Requires minimum two (2) years experience in asphalt plant operation
• Must be able to monitor multiple plant systems for production of a quality and profitable product
• Must be able to work in high and confined spaces
• Need good math skills and the ability to work with statistical specifications with a high degree of accuracy
• Requires skills in planning, organization, communication, and observation
• Must be able to read and comprehend specifications, operators manual, instructions, and maintain operators log
• Must have mechanical ability with welding, fabrication, and good troubleshooting skills
• Need a positive attitude and the ability to work well with others
• Ability to operate loader helpful
• Ability to pass a preemployment criminal background check, physical/functional exam and drug screen
• Display a professional and courteous attitude towards all team members and customers Benefits: Fulltime employees are eligible for the following benefits:
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts

-401K with Company Match

• Profit Sharing

-8 Paid Holidays

• Paid Time Off
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Safety Incentives
• Years of

Service Recognition 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 Operator position:


Air Force:
Pavement and Construction Equipment Journeyman
Pavement and Construction Equipment Apprentice
Pavement and Construction Equipment Helper


Army:
Concrete and Asphalt Equipment Operator


Navy:
Maintenance and Production Chief