Job Description
Good Pay! Good Benefits! Good People! 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 growing! Our team is made up of hard working people who work safely and deliver high-quality results to our customers – and we are looking for more!
We are looking for an Aggregate Prospector. This position is responsible for prospecting aggregate sources and coordinating activities related to securing the sources.
1. Minimum five years related experience and/or training, or
2. Equivalent combination of education and experience.
3. Ability to provide and maintain proper licensure and acceptable driving record with ability to obtain Class A CDL with medical card.
Role Overview:
1. Find viable aggregate sources.
2. Knowledge of prospecting aggregates and mining regulations.
3. Understanding of natural resource exploration.
4. Survey property boundaries and pit boundaries.
5. Ability to read and interpret geological maps, soil surveys, well logs, sieve analysis’s, etc.
6. Assist with mapping and planning as needed.
7. Knowledge of exploration techniques such as drilling and core sampling.
8. Ability to conduct research and analyze data.
9. Help prospecting crew with all aspects of prospecting.
10. Assist in obtaining required State and Local Permits for new aggregate sources.
11. Self-starter that can prioritize heavy workload and work with minimal supervision.
12. Must be able to take initiative to communicate with landowners in a professional manner.
13. Travel and work out of town within a 5-state area when needed (MN, ND, SD, IA, MT).
14. Ensure MSHA, OSHA, EPA, DNR, safety and environmental regulation compliance.
15. Communicate effectively (verbal, listening, written). Self-motivated, team-player with good interpersonal skills; ability to maintain positive customer relations & act courteous/respectful of others.
16. Performs other duties as assigned.
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 check.