Asphalt Mix Design (seasonal)

Asphalt Mix Design (seasonal) Company: Knife River - Central Minnesota Division Department: Quality Control - Asphalt Location: Sauk Rapids, MN Hiring Manager: Janelle L Adelman Closing Date: 04/01/2024 at 11:59pm CDT Job Type: Full-Time - Seasonal Job Summary: Responsible to test aggregate and bituminous materials and design mixes that meet specifications and are cost effective. Minimum Qualifications: 1.General education, grammar and arithmetic, GED or high school diploma or equivalent 2.Ability to provide and maintain proper certifications, licensure, medical card and acceptable driving record. 3. Bituminous Plant tester 4.Bituminous Plant Mix Designer 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. If unable to apply online, mail completed application to:4787 Shadow Wood Drive NE, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379. Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background check. Duties & Responsibilities 1.Attend planning meetings to develop schedules, timelines and goals 2.Gather proposals and plans 3.Collect material samples 4.Conduct necessary material tests (gradations, incinerations, GMM, GMB, %crushed, FAA, Lottman, Clay content, flat & elongated, Aggregate SP.GR, etc. 5.Determine material quality in relation to specifications 6.Record and report needed information 7.Maintain lab an equipment 8.Maintain certifications 9.Continually update job knowledge 10.Know current specifications 11.Conduct research projects as needed 12.Obtain necessary MDR's on time for asphalt plant production schedule 13.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 & act courteous/respectful of others. Communicate test results to appropriate stakeholders. 14.activities comply with OSHA, EPA, safety and environmental regulations. Good housekeeping skills. 15.Travel as required. 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, sex, national origin, disability or protected Veteran status.