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Asphalt Plant Operator .
Knife River - Midwest
Occupation: Plant and System Operators, All Other
Location: Sioux City, IA - 51105
Positions available: 1
Job #: ASPHA001769
Source: FileImport - Knife River - Midwest
Posted: 6/1/2025
Expires: 8/31/2025
Web Site: jobs.kniferiver.com
Job Type: Regular, Full Time
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Work Onsite
Full Time
Required
Schedule
Full Time
Job Type
Regular
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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 committed to giving them the tools, training, and time to do their jobs productively and go home safety 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.
JOB SUMMARY
This position is responsible to safely operate asphalt plant to batch materials used in construction. Moves controls on panel board or control board to heat, dry and mix ingredients such as asphalt, sand, stone and oil to produce asphalt paving materials. Ensure conformance to quality specifications. This is a seasonal position that will travel with the portable crew.
The typical schedule is Monday - Friday 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM, with Saturday as needed. The average pay is $25.90/HR and up depending on experience.
EDUCATION AND/OR WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
High School or GED
Plant maintenance and operation.
Electrical knowledge.
Drivers License and acceptable driving record required.
DUTIES AND/OR RESPONSIBILITIES
Perform daily equipment walk around and site inspections to identify and correct any unsafe conditions and keep equipment properly maintained, conduct toolbox meetings daily/weekly.
Safely and properly operate plant. May be required to operate additional company vehicle during plant tear down, moves and set up.
Identify appropriate material to produce quality asphalt per job specifications.
Communicate with quality control personnel and make required adjustments to material blends.
Monitor inventory levels of all mix materials (aggregate, oil, etc.) to ensure no depletion during production demand.
Monitor production levels and adjust production as needed.
Schedule trucks and start times, communicate with operations supervisor prior to loading trucks.
Tear down, set up and calibrate plant.
Communicate effectively (verbal, listening, written) and work with difficult people under high stress situations. Self-motivated, team-player with good interpersonal skills; ability to maintain positive customer relations and act courteousespectful of others.
Lead personnel at plant and work with dispatch to schedule drivers. Monitor plant site to ensure safe and efficient traffic flow.
Troubleshoot and problem solve situations/problems (material quality, equipment operationepair, etc.). Monitor and discuss production problems with co-workers and managers/supervisors.
Proven experience handling multiple projects and priorities while maintaining tight deadlines; highly organized with attention to detail.
Accurately complete plant reports and other documentation as needed.
Ensure OSHA, EPA, DNR, safety and environmental regulation compliance. Maintain safe working environment and foster safety culture, ensure good housekeeping skills and lockout/Tagout procedures. When needed, accompany employee to medical facility when injured and manage work comp claim by working closely with medical provider on treatment plan.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe 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 ...For full information see follow application link.
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.
Position range in Iowa $53k - $70k Per Year
Asphalt Plant Operator .
Knife River - Midwest
Occupation: Plant and System Operators, All Other
Location: Sioux City, IA - 51105
Positions available: 1
Job #: ASPHA001769
Source: FileImport - Knife River - Midwest
Posted: 6/1/2025
Expires: 8/31/2025
Web Site: jobs.kniferiver.com
Job Type: Regular, Full Time
Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Opens a new window.
Job Requirements and Properties
Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Opens a new window.
Work Onsite
Full Time
Required
Schedule
Full Time
Job Type
Regular
Job Description Help for Job Description. Opens a new window.
Job Description
Help for Job Description. Opens a new window.
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 committed to giving them the tools, training, and time to do their jobs productively and go home safety 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.
JOB SUMMARY
This position is responsible to safely operate asphalt plant to batch materials used in construction. Moves controls on panel board or control board to heat, dry and mix ingredients such as asphalt, sand, stone and oil to produce asphalt paving materials. Ensure conformance to quality specifications. This is a seasonal position that will travel with the portable crew.
The typical schedule is Monday - Friday 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM, with Saturday as needed. The average pay is $25.90/HR and up depending on experience.
EDUCATION AND/OR WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
High School or GED
Plant maintenance and operation.
Electrical knowledge.
Drivers License and acceptable driving record required.
DUTIES AND/OR RESPONSIBILITIES
Perform daily equipment walk around and site inspections to identify and correct any unsafe conditions and keep equipment properly maintained, conduct toolbox meetings daily/weekly.
Safely and properly operate plant. May be required to operate additional company vehicle during plant tear down, moves and set up.
Identify appropriate material to produce quality asphalt per job specifications.
Communicate with quality control personnel and make required adjustments to material blends.
Monitor inventory levels of all mix materials (aggregate, oil, etc.) to ensure no depletion during production demand.
Monitor production levels and adjust production as needed.
Schedule trucks and start times, communicate with operations supervisor prior to loading trucks.
Tear down, set up and calibrate plant.
Communicate effectively (verbal, listening, written) and work with difficult people under high stress situations. Self-motivated, team-player with good interpersonal skills; ability to maintain positive customer relations and act courteousespectful of others.
Lead personnel at plant and work with dispatch to schedule drivers. Monitor plant site to ensure safe and efficient traffic flow.
Troubleshoot and problem solve situations/problems (material quality, equipment operationepair, etc.). Monitor and discuss production problems with co-workers and managers/supervisors.
Proven experience handling multiple projects and priorities while maintaining tight deadlines; highly organized with attention to detail.
Accurately complete plant reports and other documentation as needed.
Ensure OSHA, EPA, DNR, safety and environmental regulation compliance. Maintain safe working environment and foster safety culture, ensure good housekeeping skills and lockout/Tagout procedures. When needed, accompany employee to medical facility when injured and manage work comp claim by working closely with medical provider on treatment plan.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe 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 ...For full information see follow application link.
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.
Job ID: 485074238
Originally Posted on: 7/13/2025
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