Bulldozer - Construction Seasonal

Knife River Corp

BEMIDJI, MN

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$35–$46.61 Per Hour
SKILLS
Bulldozer, Communication Skills, Construction, Construction Equipment Operation, Customer Relations, Develop and Maintain Customers, Driver's License, Environmental Compliance, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Environmental Regulations, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, High School Diploma, Identify Issues, Interpersonal Skills, Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), OSHA, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Production Control, Regulatory Compliance, Safety/Work Safety, Site Initiation, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
BEMIDJI, MN
POSTED
30+ days ago

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 its our people who make us successful. We are one of the 10 largest construction materials producers and 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.

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.

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