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ASPHALT DIVISION MANAGER
Company:	Knife River - Western Oregon Division	Department:	Asphalt
Location:	Willamette Valley, OR	Hiring Manager:	Amanda M Bewley
Closing Date:	11/30/2024 at 11:59pm CDT	Job Type:	Full-Time
Entry Level:	$0 - $0 /month

Job Summary:
Knife River is 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 go home safely each day. Our goal is to build strong teams that, in turn, build strong communities. Join our growing team today! We are currently looking for an Asphalt Division Manager. This position will report to the North and West Division VP’s. Office could be located at one of our locations in Salem or Portland, OR. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following: - Oversee Asphalt plant operations and sales. - High focus on safety, revenue, profitably, and efficiencies. - Responsible for negotiation of liquid asphalt and burner fuels for decreased cost and higher margins. - Represent Knife River at a State and Local level at trade associations. - Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of all permit and operating requirements for each production site. - Ensure agency compliance at all locations.
Minimum Qualifications:
Must have 5 years minimum experience of asphalt production, paving, financials, and sales. - Must be able to organize and prioritize work, have good knowledge of production cost, manage time efficiently and handle difficult situations. - Understand asphalt mix designs, test procedures, and the consequences of changing variables. - Computer literacy and mechanical understanding of the plants. - Need to have strong written and verbal communication skills. - Must have a clean driving record. - Ability to pass a criminal background check.
Benefits
Full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits: -Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance -Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts -401K with Company Match -Profit Sharing -8 Paid Holidays -Paid Time Off -Life Insurance -Employee Assistance Program -Safety Incentives -Years of Service Recognition
How To Apply
To be considered for this position, candidates must complete and submit an employment application at jobs.kniferiver.com by the posting deadline noted above. If unable to complete an application online you may print and send completed application to any Knife River NW address or stop in one of our locations to complete an application. 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. If you are an individual with a qualified disability as defined by federal, state, or local law and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application for any reason, please contact your state employment agency or you may call 541-693-5900 to speak with a human resources representative. Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background check.
Veterans: Put your Skills to Work with Us!
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 this position: Air Force: Engineering Superintendent Army: Construction Engineering Technician Navy: Construction Planner and Estimator Specialist Ship Type Planning and Estimating Superintendent Marines: Combat Engineer Officer

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ASPHALT DIVISION MANAGER