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Description
Role Overview:
Knife River is looking for hard working Laborers to work on projects in Southern Idaho. Responsible for cleaning and preparing construction sites. Unloads and loads materials, reads plans and specifications, tends machines and assists Foremen and other construction site workers.
Responsibilities:
* Assist with manual operations at heavy highway construction sites.
* Participate in demolitions.
* Work with underground utilities.
* Remove trees and debris.
* Read blueprints and designs.
* Control traffic.
* Clear and prepare highway work zones.
* Dig trenches.
* Install sewer, water, and storm drainpipes.
* Pour concrete and/or asphalt onto roads.
* Operate tools and machines.
* Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor
Minimum Qualifications:
Would prefer that candidates have a minimum of 1-2 years' experience working as a laborer in the heavy highway field but we are willing to train the right person.
Successful candidates must be hard working, dependable and able to perform manual labor for approximately 90% of their work shift.
General construction laborers must have physical strength, hand-eye coordination, and endurance. Laborers must also be able to concentrate on their tasks. The ability to understand and communicate information is also essential.
Additional Information:
If unable to apply online, stop by our office at:
Knife River Corporation - Mountain Division
5450 W. Gowen Road
Boise, ID 83709
Knife River is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected Veteran status. Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background check.
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 Equipment Operator Grade Team.
Air Force:
Pavement and Construction Equipment Journeyman
Pavement and Construction Equipment Apprentice
Pavement and Construction Equipment Helper
Army:
Motor Transport Operator
General Construction Equipment Operator
Heavy Construction Equipment Operator
Horizontal Construction Engineer
Navy:
Equipment Operator
Equipment Operator Basic
Advanced Equipment Operator
Steelworker
Utilitiesman
Constructionman
Marines:
Motor Vehicle Operator
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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