ASPHALT PAVING CREW

Knife River - South
life insurance, paid time off, 401(k)
United States, Texas, Waco
2901 Marlin Highway (Show on map)
Feb 15, 2025
Description 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 are 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 safely each day. Knife River has excellent opportunities for growing their Asphalt Paving Road Crews! Our asphalt paving crews consist of the following - operation of pavers, screeds, rollers, distributors, as well as raking and shoveling of asphalt and other laboring duties. Share your skills and talents with Knife River by applying today! Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following: Perform physical tasks in high traffic areas, for long periods of time, in all weather conditions Operate heavy equipment related to asphalt paving Place, shovel and rake materials with hand tools Lift, carry tools and materials Run plate whacker and jumping jack Other duties assigned as needed Control and guide machine to lay asphalt Fill tanks or hoppers with paving materials Spread and compact asphalt paving Smooth out stone or concrete using special attachments Ensure all machines are well-oiled, serviced, and inspected Operate tamping machines or manually roll surfaces to compact and finish road materials, according to specifications Operate other machines such as loaders Push dump trucks to maintain flow of asphalt into hoppers Drive or attach machines onto tractor trailers Light burners on machines and regulate screed temperatures Minimum/Preferred Qualifications: Ability to work flexible shifts which include days, nights, some weekends and overtime Ability to bend, stoop, lift, push, pull and be on your feet for long periods of time Valid driver's license is preferred. Assure all safety procedures are followed Experience with asphalt paving. Ability to operate different types of equipment is a plus Bilingual is a plus Benefits: Company paid medical, dental and vision Company paid disability 401(k) Paid Time Off Holiday pay Life Insurance How To Apply: Apply online at jobs.kniferiver.com We are a drug free work environment requiring pre-employment drug testing and background checks. 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. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply! 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 road crew positions: Air Force: 3E Pavements and Construction Equipment Occupations Army: 12V Concrete and Asphalt Equipment Operator Coast Guard: 683 Equipment Operator - Construction Navy: 002688 Construction Man Marines: 1300 Basic Construction Marine Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)