Construction Equipment Operator

Knife River - South; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts

401K with Company Match

Profit Sharing

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Safety Incentives

Years of Service Recognition

Job summary

Knife River - South in Dallas, Texas is hiring for a position that involves operating heavy machinery such as blades and excavators. The role requires a commitment to safety and some manual labor tasks, with a preference for candidates who have grade checking experience.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401K with company match, paid time off, and safety incentives. Candidates must apply online by 02/28/2025 to be considered.

Qualifications

• Ability to operate various types of equipment safely.
• Grade checking experience preferred.
• Willingness to do manual labor.
• Knowledge of hand signals, markings, grade stakes.
• Commitment to safety policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operate blade, dozer, excavator, loader, rollers, and backhoes.
• Perform grade checking as needed.
• Observe hand signals and markings while operating equipment.
• Ensure safety policies and procedures are followed.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Skills

Operating equipment safely

Grade checking

Manual labor willingness

Knowledge of hand signals

Commitment to safety

Job description

Responsibilities

• Operate blade, dozer, excavator, loader, rollers and backhoes.
• Grade checking experience preferred.
• Must be willing to do some manual labor as needed.
• Observe hand signals, markings and/or grade stakes while operating equipment.
• Assure all safety policies and procedures are followed to prevent unsafe actions, processes and behaviors.
• Other duties assigned as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to operate various types of equipment safely, including blades, dozers, excavators, loaders, rollers and backhoes.
• Grade checking experience preferred.
• Willingness to do manual labor.
• Knowledge of hand signals, markings, grade stakes.
• Commitment to safety policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401K with Company Match
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Safety Incentives
• Years of Service Recognition

Application Process

To be considered for this position, candidates must complete and submit an employment application at www.kniferiver.com by the posting deadline 02/28/2025. If unable to complete an application online, applicants may visit our office in person at 2901 Marlin Highway 6, Waco, Texas 76705 to complete a paper application.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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. If you are an individual with a qualified disability as defined by federal, state, or local law and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application, please contact your state employment agency or call 541-693-5900 to speak with a human resources representative. Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background check.