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Local 49 Operating Engineer Union Position
This is a Local 49 Operating Engineer Union position. The operator will be responsible for safely operating bulldozers to clear grade and prepare land for roadways and infrastructure. This role requires precision attention to safety and the ability to work effectively as part of a construction crew in a fast-paced outdoor environment.
Job Summary
This is a seasonal position that generally requires travel through Northern Minnesota and North Dakota with other work locations as assigned. Lodging assistance generally in the form of a Per Diem is provided.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Perform daily equipment walk around and site inspections to identify and correct any unsafe conditions and keep equipment properly maintained. • Safely and properly perform maintenance, lubricating, fueling, and cleaning on bulldozer. • Safely and properly operate bulldozer. • Construct drain field and ditches as needed. • Prepare site for aggregate mining and stockpile millings and other aggregate products for the plants. • Recover submerged aggregate. • Cover fabric on job sites. • Maintain strong customer relations with managers, supervisors, pit owners, co-workers, and other customers. • Communicate effectively, verbal, listening, written, and work with people under high stress situations. • Self-motivated team-player with good interpersonal skills, ability to maintain positive customer relations and act courteous and respectful of others. • Troubleshoot and problem solve situations, problems, material quality, equipment operation, repair, etc. • Monitor and discuss production problems with co-workers and managers/supervisors. • Ensure MSHA, OSHA, EPA, DNR safety and environmental regulation compliance. • Performs other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
• Minimum educational experience or other relevant job requirements • General education, grammar, and arithmetic, GED or high school diploma or equivalent • Equipment maintenance & operation • Ability to provide and maintain proper licensure, medical card, and acceptable driving record
COMPENSATION
Estimated Wage: $35.00 to $46.61 Per Hour - depending on work location
BENEFITS
Benefits are through the Local 49 Operating Engineers Union
HOW TO APPLY
If unable to apply online, mail completed application to:
ATTN HR PO Box 40 Bemidji, MN 56619
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 check.