How do employees rate Knife River?

Employees rate Knife River 3.9 out of 5 stars based on 145 anonymous reviews on Glassdoor.

How can I get a job at Knife River?

To get a job at Knife River, browse currently open positions and apply for a job near you. Once you get a positive response, make sure to find out about the interview process at Knife River and prepare for tough questions.

Do people recommend working at Knife River?

Overall, 80% of employees would recommend working at Knife River to a friend. This is based on 145 anonymously submitted reviews on Glassdoor.

How do job seekers rate their interview experience at Knife River?

56% of job seekers rate their interview experience at Knife River as positive. Candidates give an average difficulty score of 2.2 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) for their job interview at Knife River.

How do employees rate the business outlook for Knife River?

80% of employees think that Knife River has a positive business outlook . This is based on anonymous employee reviews submitted on Glassdoor.

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3.9

based on 145 ratings

80% would recommend to a friend

Brian Gray

79% approve of CEO

3 OfficesLocations

Description Knife River is a people-first construction company, focused on building strong teams, building strong communities and Building a Strong America. We have 5,600 team members, who work hard every day to make us the leader in safety and one of the Top 10 aggregate producers in the country. As a general contractor and aggregate supplier, we are interested in building things that last – including careers and relationships. Please check out our site and let us know if you’d like to be part of our team.

Knife River by the Numbers:
• Construction Materials and Contracting Company
• Top 10 U.S. Aggregate Producer
• 1.1 Billion Tons of Aggregate Reserves
• 5,700+ Team Members at peak season
• 14 States

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Knife River is one of the top 10 aggregate, ready-mix and sand and gravel producers in the nation. At peak construction season we employ more than 5,000 men and women who have been widely recognized for their superior customer service. We are sitting on a foundation of more than 1.1 billion tons of aggregate and provide a wide variety of products and services necessary for building America’s infrastructure.

Since purchasing the first aggregate company in 1992, Knife River has become one of the fastest-growing aggregate and construction companies in the central, southern and western United States. We have acquired nearly 70 companies located in 14 states and are licensed to perform work in many more.

Our core business lines include aggregate, asphalt, ready-mix concrete, liquid asphalt and cement.

Knife River is a people-first construction company, focused on building strong teams, building strong communities and Building a Strong America. We have 5,600 team members, who work hard every day to make us the leader in safety and one of the Top 10 aggregate producers in the country. As a general contractor and aggregate supplier, we are interested in building things that last – including careers and relationships.

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Looking for a career built on safety, growth and teamwork? Knife River is hiring for roles in construction, engineering, logistics and more. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits and a workplace where your skills are appreciated....Show more

Looking for a career built on safety, growth and teamwork? Knife River is hiring for roles in construction, engineering, logistics and more. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits and a workplace where your skills are appreciated.

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Join a company that invests in its people. At Knife River, we’re proud to hire truck drivers, mechanics, engineers and many other skilled professionals who help us create a stronger tomorrow. What you’ll find at Knife River: Excellent benefits to support you and your family. Competitive wages with opportunities for advancement. A people-first culture that emphasizes safety and teamwork. Training programs to help you grow in your career. Find your next career move: jobs.kniferiver.net...Show more

Join a company that invests in its people. At Knife River, we’re proud to hire truck drivers, mechanics, engineers and many other skilled professionals who help us create a stronger tomorrow. What you’ll find at Knife River: Excellent benefits to support you and your family. Competitive wages with opportunities for advancement. A people-first culture that emphasizes safety and teamwork. Training programs to help you grow in your career. Find your next career move: jobs.kniferiver.net

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Knife River is hiring skilled professionals who want to be part of something bigger. Whether you’re a truck driver, engineer, mechanic or accountant, every role is vital to our mission of building stronger communities. We offer competitive pay, industry-leading benefits and a culture that prioritizes safety. If you’re ready to grow with a company that supports your goals and values your hard work, apply now at jobs.kniferiver.net....Show more

Knife River is hiring skilled professionals who want to be part of something bigger. Whether you’re a truck driver, engineer, mechanic or accountant, every role is vital to our mission of building stronger communities. We offer competitive pay, industry-leading benefits and a culture that prioritizes safety. If you’re ready to grow with a company that supports your goals and values your hard work, apply now at jobs.kniferiver.net.

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At Knife River, we’re not just building for today — we’re building to stand the test of time. From high-quality materials to advanced construction techniques, quality drives everything we do. Our goal is simple: create infrastructure that’s strong and sustainable for years to come....Show more

At Knife River, we’re not just building for today — we’re building to stand the test of time. From high-quality materials to advanced construction techniques, quality drives everything we do. Our goal is simple: create infrastructure that’s strong and sustainable for years to come.

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Employee reviews at Knife River

Knife River has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 145 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Knife River employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Construction, Repair & Maintenance Services industry (3.6 stars).

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3.8

Compensation and benefits

3.6

Work/Life balance

3.5

Diversity & inclusion

3.5

Senior management

3.5

Career opportunities

3.4

Culture & values

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Project engineer internFormer employee

5.0

Great team and culture, but pay could improve

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