Construction Equipment Operator

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Profit Sharing

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Knife River Corporation is hiring for a role involving the operation of heavy machinery such as dozers and excavators in Dallas, Texas. The ideal candidate should be safety-conscious, willing to perform manual labor, and have experience with grade checking. Knife River emphasizes a PEOPLE-first culture and offers various benefits to its employees.

Join Knife River’s dedicated team and contribute to building strong communities while ensuring a productive and safe work environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to operate heavy machinery including blade and dozer.
• Willingness to assist with manual labor when necessary.
• Experience with grade checking preferred.
• Must comply with safety policies during operations.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy machinery such as dozers and excavators.
• Perform manual labor as needed to complete tasks.
• Follow safety protocols to ensure a secure work environment.

Skills

Equipment operation (blade, dozer, excavator, loader)

Grade checking

Manual labor willingness

Safety compliance

Job description

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 it's our people who make us successful. We are one of the 10 largest construction materials producers/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

DUTIES AND/OR RESPONSIBILITIES (summary of components that make up the job)

1. Operate blade, dozer, excavator, loader, rollers and backhoes
2. Grade checking experience preferred
3. Must be willing to do some manual labor as needed to get the job done
4. Observe hand signals, markings and/or grade stakes while operating equipment
5. Assure all safety policies and procedures are followed to prevent any unsafe actions, processes and behaviors observed
6. Other duties assigned as needed

BENEFITS

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) 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.