GPS/GRADE SETTER

Knife River - MT
life insurance, paid time off, short term disability, 401(k)
United States, Montana, Missoula
4800 Wilke Street (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. Our goal is to build strong teams that, in turn, build strong communities. We are also a publicly traded company on the NYSE with the ticker symbol KNF and part of the S&P MidCap 400 index. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following: Utilize GPS systems and traditional means to set grade and conduct construction layout on highways, parking lots and civil sitework projects. Must be willing to do manual labor Read, understand and verify survey stakes to determine grade specifications Always work safely and take action to prevent any and all unsafe actions or behaviors Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor Minimum Qualifications: Requires bending, kneeling, climbing, walking and twisting Aptitude for math and problem solving 2 years working in civil construction including earthwork, paving and concrete preferred Ability to read, understand and verify construction plans a bonus Troubleshoot situations and solve problems (material quality/quantity, GPS equipment operation/repair, etc.) Willingness to learn equipment operation and other aspects of construction Benefits: Company paid medical, dental and vision 401K after 30 days Paid Time Off after 90 days Holiday Pay after 30 days Life Insurance Short Term Disability How To Apply: 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. You may apply online at https\\jobs.kniferiver.net If unable to apply online, please mail completed application to: Knife River Mountain Region 4800 Wilkie Street Missoula, Mt 59808 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)