Company Profile
Knife River
Company Overview
We are one of the largest construction materials and contracting companies in the United States, a status we have achieved through the hard work of our 5,600 team members and the loyalty of our many customers.
As part of our commitment to our employees and our customers, we adhere to our Core Values of People, Safety, Quality and Environmental Compliance.
People are critical to our success, whether it's our employees, our customers, or the end users of our products and services.
That's why commitment to our other values - safety, quality and environmental - is so important. We are driven to work safely, produce quality results and manage our impact on the environment because that is the best way to take care of our teams, our customers and our communities.
Behind every Knife River job stands a team committed to each other, committed to you and committed to our values.
Knife River by the Numbers:
Top 10 U.S. Aggregate Producer
1.0 Billion Tons of Aggregate Reserves
5,600 Employees
15 States
$2.15 Billion in Revenue (2019)
Company History
Founded in 1917, Knife River is a Top 10 aggregate producer in the United States - one of only three companies on that list to be American-owned and operated. We are committed to our values and proud of our American heritage.
Benefits
Employee benefits are an important part of MDU Resources’ total compensation program. The company’s philosophy is to provide and maintain competitive, cost-effective and flexible benefit programs that: 1) attract and retain top talent; 2) support business needs and the changing work force; 3) foster shared responsibility and encourage wise consumerism; and 4) are easy to understand and administer.
The company offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes:**
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance for employees, spouses and dependents
Accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
Flexible spending accounts
401(k) plan
Employee Assistance Program
Disability insurance
Education assistance
Sick leave
Parental Leave
Vacation
Flexible work hours, where feasible
Employee discount programs
**Benefits offered to employees differ based on specific subsidiaries and are subject to each employee’s eligibility.