Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following;
Operate all heavy equipment safely and take action to prevent any and all unsafe actions or behaviors
Perform daily equipment inspections
Excavate mainline trenches in and around utilities
Trench and set mainline trench boxes in accordance to OSHA standards
Understand and implement the proper rigging for all materials being lowered into the trench
Job requires steady to intermittent physical activity including standing, stooping kneeling, climbing, walking on uneven ground, shoveling, and raking
Some physical labor is required
Perform other duties as directed by supervisor
Minimum Qualifications;
Must be willing to work flexible shifts
Must be willing to work in all weather conditions
Valid driver’s license but a CDL is a preferred
Must pass a pre employment drug screening and background
Ability to communicate and work with others in a high stress environment
Actively implement company & industry safety policies to ensure a consistently safe working environment for employees, owners, and the public
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.