Construction Equipment Operator

Knife River; Waco (TX); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

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 Corporation in Texas seeks a hands-on Equipment Operator to join our team in a role focused on operating heavy machinery safely and efficiently. The position requires practical experience with blades, dozers, excavators, loaders, rollers and backhoes, along with a readiness to perform manual labor as needed.

Applicants should be able to observe hand signals and grade stakes while working, and follow all safety policies to prevent unsafe actions or incidents.

Qualifications

• Ability to operate various construction equipment safely (blade, dozer, excavator, loader, roller, backhoe).
• Willingness to perform manual labor as needed.
• Observing safety policies and procedures at all times.

Responsibilities

• Operate blade, dozer, excavator, loader, rollers and backhoes.
• Grade checking experience preferred.
• Must be willing to do some manual labor to complete the job.
• Observe hand signals and grade stakes while operating equipment.
• Ensure safety policies and procedures are followed at all times.
• Assist with other duties as needed.

Skills

Operate heavy equipment safely

Safety compliance

Manual labor readiness

Hand signals & grade stakes

Grade checking

Tools

Heavy equipment operation

Job description

Great Pay! Great Benefits! Strong Teams! Knife River is a PEOPLE-first company. Our teams are the foundation of our success, and we're committed to providing the training, tools and support to do great work and go home safely at the end of each day. Join a team that looks out for one another and supports career growth from day one.

ROLE OVERVIEW:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• 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:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• 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:

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

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