GPS/GRADE SETTER

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.

Knife River is looking for a dependable GPS/Grade Setter to join our team!

Job Summary:

Responsible for safely setting grade stakes, model building and material takeoffs. Guide equipment operators on highway, parking lot and civil sitework projects.

Primary Job duties include:

• Basic surveying, operation of equipment, model building, material takeoffs, and drone operation.
• Includes verification of grade specifications, measurements, staking grade with GPS and traditional grade setting equipment.
• Read and understand construction plans and specifications to ensure jobs are built correctly and to spec.
• Collect and utilize information using GPS equipment.
• Communicate effectively (verbal, listening, written) and work with difficult people under high stress situations.
• Must be self-motivated, a team-player with good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain positive customer relations and to act courteous/respectful of others.
• Ability to troubleshoot and problem solve situations/problems (material quality, GPS equipment operation, etc.).
• Able to monitor and discuss production problems with co-workers and managers/supervisors.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience grade checking and staking preferred.
• Experience with GPS equipment for surveying preferred.
• Ability to provide and maintain proper licensure, medical card and acceptable driving record.
• Ability to operate heavy equipment such as tractors, rollers, skid steers and loaders.
• Acceptable interpersonal communication skills.
• High school diploma or GED.

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.

Knife River Montana offers a 401(K) as well as Company Paid medical, dental, vision, life and Short-Term Disability benefits for employees and their dependents. Paid Time Off (PTO) offered after 90 days of successful employment and Holiday pay offered after 30 days of successful employment with 8 holidays recognized.

Subject to pre-employment drug testing, random drug screening and background check.

You may apply online at jobs.kniferiver.com

If unable to apply online, please mail completed application to:

Knife River - Billings
4014 Hesper Rd
Billings, MT 59106