Knife River

ASPHALT PLANT OPERATOR

LocationTroutdale, OR
Job TypeFull-time

About This Job

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 high-pressure 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 pre-employment criminal background check, physical/functional exam and drug screen
Display a professional and courteous attitude towards all team members and customers


Additional Information:


Benefits:

Benefits:

Full-time 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


How to Apply:

To be considered for this position, candidates must complete and submit an employment application at www.kniferiver.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 541-693-5900 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 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

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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