Construction Equipment Operator

Knife River - South; East Waco (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 East Waco, Texas seeks individuals for a full-time position involving the operation of heavy machinery including blades, dozers, excavators, loaders, rollers, and backhoes. Responsibilities include ensuring safety protocols are followed and performing manual labor as needed. Candidates must complete an application online by 02/28/2025 or apply in person in Waco. The role offers various benefits including health insurance, a 401K with company match, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Ability to operate various types of equipment safely, including blades, dozers, excavators, loaders, rollers, and backhoes.
• Grade checking experience preferred.
• Must be willing to do some manual labor.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment according to hand signals and markings.
• Follow all safety policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Operating blades

Operating dozers

Operating excavators

Operating loaders

Operating rollers

Operating backhoes

Grade checking

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 to get the job done


• Observe hand signals, markings and/or grade stakes while operating equipment


• Assure all safety policies and procedures are followed to prevent any and all unsafe actions, processes and behaviors observed


• 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


• Must be willing to do some manual labor


• Observe hand signals, markings and/or grade stakes while operating equipment


• Assure all safety policies and procedures are followed to prevent any and all unsafe actions, processes and behaviors observed


• Other duties assigned as needed

Additional Information

Benefits

• Full-time employees are eligible for the following 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

How to Apply

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 you may visit our office in person located at 2901 Marlin Highway 6, Waco, Texas 76705 to complete a paper application in person.

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 for any reason, please contact your state employment agency or you may call 541-693-5900 to speak with a human resources representative.

Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background check.

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