Knife River Corporation

HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

Knife River Corporation  •  Missoula, MT (Onsite)  •  4 months ago
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Job Description

Knife River is a PEOPLE-first company. Our team members are the key to our success, and we are committed to giving them the tools. Training and time to do their job productively and go home safely each day. Our goal is to build strong teams that, in turn, build strong communities. Join our growing team today.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

  • Perform daily equipment inspections.
  • Operate blade, excavator, backhoe, dozer. Loader skid steer and roller
  • Use of equipment for backfilling, loading, excavating, and stockpiling
  • Observe hand signals, markings and/or grade stakes while operating equipment.
  • Operate equipment in tight residential and commercial environments.
  • Always work safely and take action to prevent unsafe actions or behaviors.
  • Must be willing to do physical labor.
  • Perform other duties as directed by supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Previous experience in equipment operation (3 years) and background in construction.
  • Knowledge and understanding of grades and elevations.
  • Ability to bend, stoop, lift, push and pull.
  • Driver’s license but a CDL is preferred.
  • Must pass a pre-employment drug screening and background.

Benefits

  • Company paid medical, dental and vision.
  • 401K
  • Paid Time Off
  • Holiday Pay
  • Life Insurance
  • Short Term Disability

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.

Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background checks.

You may apply online at https\jobs.kniferiver.net


If unable to apply online, please mail completed application to:
Knife River Mountain Region
4800 Wilkie Street
Missoula, Mt 59808

Knife River Corporation

About Knife River Corporation

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.

Industry
Construction & Skilled Trades
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Bismarck, North Dakota
Year Founded
Unknown
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