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
This is a seasonal position you can use your winters off to travel, hunt, fish, or for other activities you enjoy while your benefits continue year-round. This position is responsible for operating and maintaining a loader to feed conveyors, hoppers, or load trucks.
The typical schedule is Monday - Friday, 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM, with Saturdays as needed. The position will work in Verendrye, ND.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Summary of components that make up the job:
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 the loader. Maintain 3 points of contact at all times while performing maintenance activities. Safely and properly operate the loader. Make sure bucket and attachments are lowered to the ground whenever leaving the equipment. Load trucks with the driver in sight to communicate and ensure safe loading procedure. Load trucks up to the legal hauling weight limit. Identify appropriate material to produce quality aggregate material per job specifications. Communicate with other personnel and make required adjustments to material blends. Maintain smooth, level haul roads. Maintain contaminant-free aggregate piles. Inspect material - check gradation quality, oversize rocks, contaminants. Keep pit floor smooth and haul roads maintained. May keep concrete plant fed for maximum production. 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. May maintain the leftover concrete that is dumped out at the plant. Communicate effectively, verbally, listening, 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 OSHA, MSHA, EPA, DNR, lockout/tagout safety and environmental regulation compliance. Perform other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Minimum educational experience or other relevant job requirements:
BENEFITS
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.