Job Description

Good Pay! Good Benefits! Good People! Knife River is a PEOPLE-first company. Our team members are 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. Please consider joining our growing team today!

At Knife River, we take care of our team because we know it’s our people who make us successful. We are one of the 10 largest construction materials producers/contractors in the Country. Our goal is to build strong teams that, in turn, build strong communities. We are also a publicly traded company on the NYSE with the ticker symbol KNF and part of the S&P MidCap 400 index.

DUTIES AND/OR RESPONSIBILITIES (summary of components that make up the job)

1. Operate all heavy equipment in a safe and appropriate manner.
2. Perform daily maintenance and safety checks of equipment.
3. Safely and properly perform maintenance (lubricating, fueling and cleaning) on equipment.
4. Maneuver heavy equipment into loading or unloading positions, following signals from loading crew as needed; check that the vehicle position is correct and any special loading equipment is properly positioned.
5. Use various pieces of equipment to perform fine grading and finishing, sloping and banking, backfilling, demolition, ditching, loading, excavating and stockpiling.
6. Operate equipment on public roadways, maintaining proper awareness of one's surroundings.
7. Perform routine cleaning and maintenance to ensure smooth operation of the equipment.
8. Troubleshoot and problem solve situations/problems (equipment operation/repair, etc.). Monitor and discuss production problems with co-workers and managers/supervisors.
9. Ensure MSHA, OSHA, EPA, DNR, safety and environmental regulation compliance.
10. Perform other construction related duties as required.
11. Timely and regular attendance is an essential requirement.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS (minimum educational, experience, or other relevant job requirements)-Experience with GPS Blade Equipment.

1. Experience with equipment maintenance & operation.
2. Experience with heavy road construction work.
3. Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and physical.
4. Must meet Knife River-South employment standards with regards to background/MVR checks.
5. Must be able to work overtime and be flexible with hours (daytime/nighttime).
6. Ability to work outside in all seasons.
7. Must have a “safety first” attitude. Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures is required.

BENEFITS:

1. Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
2. Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
3. 401(k) with Company Match
4. Profit Sharing
5. Paid Time Off
6. Paid Sick Time
7. 8 Paid Holidays
8. Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
9. Short-term Disability
10. Employee Assistance Program
11. Years of Service Recognition
12. Voluntary Life Insurance for Employees, Spouses, and Dependents
13. Critical Illness Plan
14. Accident Coverage Plan
15. Hospital Indemnity

VETERANS:

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 our Heavy Equipment Operator position:

Air Force:
Pavement and Construction Equipment

Army:
Heavy Construction Equipment Operator
Quarrying Specialist
Concrete and Asphalt Equipment Operator

Marines:
Engineer Equipment Operator

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Women, minorities, and veterans are encouraged 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 laws.

Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background checks.

All applications are submitted online. If you are having issues completing the application, please come to the office for assistance.