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, and we are 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 jobs productively and safely each day. 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.
Knife River Idaho Division is looking for an experienced Loader Operator/Concrete Plant Maintenance person to join our team. Our company takes pride in our quality of work and the expertise of our employees.
Duties and/or Responsibilities:
- Perform daily inspections of equipment
- Perform site inspections to ensure safety
- Efficient at multi-tasking and working under short time constraints
- Complete required reports
- Communicate effectively to co-workers, management, suppliers and others you come in contact with
- Manual labor including shoveling excess material away from plant
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Training Available
Working in extreme weather conditions should be expected.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Proven work history reflecting a minimum of 5 years of experience
- Must have mechanical, electrical, fabrication and operating experience around concrete plants
-Must have a current Commercial Driver’s license (Class B Minimum)
-Millwright experience preferred
-Experience with Conveyors preferred
- Must be able to meet company's attendance policy
- Must be able to travel up to 7 days per week and for extended periods of time
- Willing to work varied and extended hours.
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.
How To Apply
You may apply online at http://jobs.kniferiver.net
If unable to apply online, mail completed application to:
5450 W Gowen Rd, Boise, Idaho 83709
Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background checks. Women, minorities and veterans encouraged to apply.

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.