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 safely and properly operating a loader to feed conveyors, hoppers, or load trucks. You will need to display a professional and courteous attitude with customers and team members.
Typical schedule is Monday - Friday, 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM, with Saturdays as needed. Hours may vary depending on weather and customer demand.
DUTIES AND OR 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 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 a 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 the pit floor smooth and haul roads maintained. • May keep concrete plant fed for maximum production. • Check for spillage on the plant floor and clean up daily. Assist with shoveling spillage. • Check for worn-out flashing on the plant that could lead to spillage. • May maintain the leftover concrete that is dumped out at the plant. • Communicate effectively, verbally, 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 with 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. • As a successful Loader Operator, you will have: • General education, grammar, and arithmetic (GED or high school diploma or equivalent). • Ability to hold and maintain proper licensure in accordance with all state and federal DOT, FMCSA regulations. • Knowledge of equipment operation and maintenance. • Ability to work flexible shifts, including overtime and some Saturdays.
BENEFITS
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance. • Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts. • 401k with Company Match. • Profit Sharing. • Paid Time Off. • 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 law.
Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background checks. All applications are completed online. If youre having issues completing the application, you can stop at our office for assistance.