Crusher Equipment Operator Laborer

Knife River Corporation; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 42,981,000 - 60,174,000; Full time

Job summary

Knife River is hiring a Crusher Operator Laborer to safely operate equipment around crushing plants, feed materials, stockpile, and perform cleanup. The role requires flexibility to assist on plants and complete maintenance tasks, with travel as needed on site.

Applicants should have pipe laying experience and be able to work long hours, including nights or Saturdays. The position emphasizes safety, reliability, and teamwork within a rugged construction environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include pipe laying experience.
• Must be able to sit or stand for long periods.
• Ability to see well and distinguish sounds on site.
• Dependability and ability to work safely.
• Team player with a diverse group.
• Willingness to work overtime and some Saturdays.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate equipment around crushing plants to feed, stockpile and clean up materials.
• Assist on crushing plants as needed.
• Perform shoveling, greasing and maintenance around plants.
• Be flexible with other tasks assigned by supervisors.

Skills

Pipe laying

Physical stamina

Safety awareness

Independence

Teamwork

Flexibility

Job description

At Knife River, we take care of our team because we’re our people who make us successful. We are one of the 10 largest construction materials producers/contractors in the Country, and we are a PEOPLE-first company. Our team members are the key to our success, and we are committed to giving them the tools, training, and time to do their jobs productively and safely each day. 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\u00b7P MidCap 400 index.

We are looking for a Crusher Operator Laborer to join our team!

• Safely operate various pieces of equipment for and around crushing plants to feed, stockpile and cleanup materials.
• Help on crushing plants when needed.
• Shoveling, greasing and maintenance on and around plants.
• Need to be flexible with other tasks assigned by supervisors.
• MANUAL LABORER SHOULD BE EXPECTED
• Must be able to travel.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Pipe laying experience
• Ability to sit or stand for long periods
• Handle and manipulate objects on a repetitive basis
• Ability to see well and distinguish between back up alarms, voices and other normal sounds consistent with construction job sites
• Dependability and ability to work in a safe manner
• Environmental adaptability
• Ability to work independently and be self-motivated
• Team player, able to get along with a diverse group of people working toward a common goal.

• Ability to work flexible shifts, including overtime, possible nights and some Saturdays.

At Knife River, we are committed to helping our military transition to civilian life. We are constantly looking to add veterans to our workforce and want to make the transition as smooth as possible. There are many jobs within the military that are transferable to our Crusher Operator Laborer position:

Air Force:

• Pavement and Construction Equipment Journeyman
• Pavement and Construction Equipment Apprentice
• Pavement and Construction Equipment Helper

Army:

• Rough Terrain Forklift & Loader Operator
• Heavy Construction Equipment Operator
• Equipment Operator
• Equipment Operator Basic
• Advanced Equipment Operator

Marines:

• Motor Vehicle Operator

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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