GPS/GRADE SETTER at Knife River Corporation in Missoula, MT | Kablio

Role

Description

survey verification

grade specs

troubleshooting

safety compliance

gps utilization

construction layout

Read, understand and verify survey stakes to determine grade specifications
Troubleshoot situations and solve problems. (material quality/quantity, GPS equipment operation/repair, etc.)
Always work safely and take action to prevent any and all unsafe actions or behaviors
Utilize GPS systems and traditional means to set grade and conduct construction layout on highways, parking lots and civil sitework projects.

Requirements

2 years

civil

math

problem solving

plan reading

manual labor

Requires bending, kneeling, climbing, walking and twisting
2 years working in civil construction including earthwork, paving and concrete preferred
Willingness to learn equipment operation and other aspects of construction
Aptitude for math and problem solving
Ability to read, understand and verify construction plans a bonus
Must be willing to do manual labor

Benefits

Holiday Pay
Company paid medical, dental and vision
Paid Time Off
Life Insurance
Short Term Disability

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

subject to pre‑employment drug testing and background checks.

Company

Overview

Founded 1992

Year Established

The company was established in 1992, marking its beginning in the construction materials industry.

Provides aggregates, asphalt, ready-mix concrete, and other materials for infrastructure projects.
Serves customers in both public and private sectors across the United States.
Typical projects include road construction, bridge building, and commercial and residential developments.
Committed to quality and timely project completion, acting as a trusted partner in infrastructure development.
Strength lies in an extensive network of production facilities, enabling the support of a wide range of construction needs.

Culture + Values

People: Success Depends on Each Other
Safety: Top Priority on Every Task, Every Time
Quality: Setting Ourselves Apart
Environment: Keeping Our Communities Beautiful
Putting people first: taking care of employees, customers and communities by operating with integrity and always striving for excellence

Environment + Sustainability

33%

Renewable Diesel Usage

In 2024, renewable diesel accounted for 33% of total diesel fuel consumption, contributing to reduced emissions since initial use in 2021.

Several thousand

Rail Transport Reduction

Rail transport has reduced over-the-road truck deliveries by thousands annually, significantly cutting emissions and traffic.

2022-23

Emission Tracking Baseline

Established a baseline for emissions in 2022 with continued tracking in 2023, including a third-party audit for data accuracy.

2023

Sustainability Committee

A sustainability committee was formed in 2023, overseeing environmental initiatives with executive support.

Warm-mix asphalt used where allowed to reduce fuel usage and emissions during production
Recycling/reusing materials: asphalt pavement, refined fuel oil, demolition concrete, returned concrete, fly ash, slag, silica fume, stone reject material
Captured and reused wash and storm water in aggregates/concrete operations
Environment Award recognizing employee sustainability projects
Establishing carbon emission intensity goals, evaluating opportunities to improve emissions intensity
Investments in emission-capturing equipment and carbon-sequestering synthetic aggregates (via Blue Planet partnership)
Participating in EPD creation for ready-mix and asphalt aligned with Federal Buy Clean initiative
CSC certification and Environmental Product Declarations in prestress division via Climate Earth
Goal: net-zero or net-negative carbon footprint for synthetic limestone products (Blue Planet)

Inclusion & Diversity

Outreach goal: increase number of available minority, female, veteran, and disabled candidates via targeted partnerships
Training programs include Unconscious Bias, Diversity and Discrimination, Anti‑Harassment, Anti‑Bullying, Workplace Respect, Sexual Harassment, DEI 101 and Unpacking DEI
Life at Knife: 'One Team: Stronger Together'—treat each other fairly and with respect; operate with integrity; keep learning
Human Rights, EEO/AAP policies in place; EEO‑1 report published online
EEO Employer Report includes gender breakdown (available via EEO‑1)
Building Strong Communities program with focus areas including minority and female recruitment

Articles

Careers

Integrity – Leading With Integrity Guide

Contact HR FAQ

Company

Overview

Founded 1992

Year Established

The company was established in 1992, marking its beginning in the construction materials industry.

Provides aggregates, asphalt, ready-mix concrete, and other materials for infrastructure projects.
Serves customers in both public and private sectors across the United States.
Typical projects include road construction, bridge building, and commercial and residential developments.
Committed to quality and timely project completion, acting as a trusted partner in infrastructure development.
Strength lies in an extensive network of production facilities, enabling the support of a wide range of construction needs.

Culture + Values

People: Success Depends on Each Other
Safety: Top Priority on Every Task, Every Time
Quality: Setting Ourselves Apart
Environment: Keeping Our Communities Beautiful
Putting people first: taking care of employees, customers and communities by operating with integrity and always striving for excellence

Environment + Sustainability

33%

Renewable Diesel Usage

In 2024, renewable diesel accounted for 33% of total diesel fuel consumption, contributing to reduced emissions since initial use in 2021.

Several thousand

Rail Transport Reduction

Rail transport has reduced over-the-road truck deliveries by thousands annually, significantly cutting emissions and traffic.

2022-23

Emission Tracking Baseline

Established a baseline for emissions in 2022 with continued tracking in 2023, including a third-party audit for data accuracy.

2023

Sustainability Committee

A sustainability committee was formed in 2023, overseeing environmental initiatives with executive support.

Warm-mix asphalt used where allowed to reduce fuel usage and emissions during production
Recycling/reusing materials: asphalt pavement, refined fuel oil, demolition concrete, returned concrete, fly ash, slag, silica fume, stone reject material
Captured and reused wash and storm water in aggregates/concrete operations
Environment Award recognizing employee sustainability projects
Establishing carbon emission intensity goals, evaluating opportunities to improve emissions intensity
Investments in emission-capturing equipment and carbon-sequestering synthetic aggregates (via Blue Planet partnership)
Participating in EPD creation for ready-mix and asphalt aligned with Federal Buy Clean initiative
CSC certification and Environmental Product Declarations in prestress division via Climate Earth
Goal: net-zero or net-negative carbon footprint for synthetic limestone products (Blue Planet)

Inclusion & Diversity

Outreach goal: increase number of available minority, female, veteran, and disabled candidates via targeted partnerships
Training programs include Unconscious Bias, Diversity and Discrimination, Anti‑Harassment, Anti‑Bullying, Workplace Respect, Sexual Harassment, DEI 101 and Unpacking DEI
Life at Knife: 'One Team: Stronger Together'—treat each other fairly and with respect; operate with integrity; keep learning
Human Rights, EEO/AAP policies in place; EEO‑1 report published online
EEO Employer Report includes gender breakdown (available via EEO‑1)
Building Strong Communities program with focus areas including minority and female recruitment

Articles

Careers

Integrity – Leading With Integrity Guide

Contact HR FAQ