FOREMAN - GRADING (Seasonal)

Duties and/or Responsibilities

• Perform daily equipment, walk around and site inspections to identify and correct any unsafe conditions and keep equipment properly maintained.
• Safely and properly supervise and coordinate activities of workers.
• Work with crews, inspectors, and subcontractors to complete projects.
• Complete quality gravel/base jobs within specifications.
• Mentor and coach subordinates.
• Deliver samples to lab.
• Acknowledge and submit work hours for crew and pertinent job information daily.
• Communicate effectively (verbal, listening, written) and work with 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.
• Troubleshoot and problem solve situations/problems (material quality, equipment operation/repair, etc.).
• Monitor and discuss production problems with co-workers and managers/supervisors.
• Ensure MSHA, OSHA, EPA, DNR, Lockout/Tagout, safety and environmental regulation compliance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Ability to hold and maintain a driver’s license in accordance with all state laws.
• Minimum 5 years experience in product line.
• Minimum 5 years GPS Trimble experience.
• Ability to work flexible shifts, including overtime and some Saturdays.

Additional Information

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. Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background checks. All applications are completed online.