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 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.
ROLE OVERVIEW
Typical hours are Monday - Friday, 6:00 PM - 6:00 AM with Saturday as needed. Hours may vary with weather and customer demand.
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 operate and perform maintenance on loader and other equipment. • Keep concrete plant fed for maximum production. • Load trucks with road materials up to legal hauling weight limit. • Maintain smooth level haul roads and contaminant-free aggregate piles. • Inspect material for gradation quality, oversize rocks, and contaminants. • Check for spillage on plant floor and clean up daily, assist with shoveling spillage. • Check for worn-out flashing on plant that could lead to spillage.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
• Minimum educational experience or other relevant job requirements. • Safety first attitude required. • Previous experience operating front-end loader and maintenance. • Able to provide and maintain proper licensure and acceptable driving record. • Ability to pass a criminal background and pre-employment drug screen.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
• Basic knowledge of plant operation, conveyor systems, and maintenance. • Must have good mechanical troubleshooting and communication skills. • Need positive attitude and the ability to work well with others and follow directions. • Equipment operation skills helpful.
PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS
• Extensive walking on uneven surfaces. • Lift and carry up to 100 pounds. • Exposure to dust fumes, odors. • Hand-eye coordination. • Exposure to mists, adhesives, acids. • Frequent and/or extended periods requiring kneeling, bending, and/or twisting. • Operating equipment at night under artificial lighting. • Working in all weather conditions for extended periods of time.
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 transferrable to our Loader Operator position. Veterans are encouraged to apply.
BENEFITS
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance • Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts • 401k with Company Match • Profit Sharing • Paid Time Off • Paid Sick Time • 8 Paid Holidays • Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance • Short-term Disability • Employee Assistance Program • Years of Service Recognition • Voluntary Life Insurance for Employees, Spouses, and Dependents • Critical Illness Plan • Accident Coverage Plan • Hospital Indemnity
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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.