CRUSHER OPERATOR/GROUNDMAN/MAINTENANCE

Knife River - MT; Kalispell (MT); On-site; USD 30,307 - 41,328; Full time

Job summary

Knife River - MT in Kalispell, MT is seeking a Crusher Equipment Operator/Ground/Maintenance Person to operate loaders and crushers to move and process aggregate safely and efficiently. You’ll feed crushers, perform routine maintenance, and follow all safety protocols to support maximum production levels.

The ideal candidate has experience with crushing spreads or loaders, a safety‑first attitude, and willingness to perform all phases of crusher maintenance.

Qualifications

• Experience working on crushing spreads or production loader experience.
• Must have a work-safe attitude and be willing to do all phases of crusher maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Run loader to feed the crusher
• Perform all maintenance on the crusher
• Follow all safety protocols

Skills

Crushing experience

Loader operation

Safety mindset

Job description

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, 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&P MidCap 400 index.

We are looking for a Crusher Equipment Operator/Ground/Maintenance Person to join our team. This position is responsible for safely operating machines that convey, wash and screen aggregate to produce quality sand and gravel at maximum production levels. The operator must display a professional and safe attitude with customers and team members and may also operate the loader to feed conveyors or load trucks.

Job Summary

• Run loader to feed the crusher
• Perform all maintenance on the crusher
• Follow all safety protocols

Minimum Qualifications

• Preferred candidate will have experience working on crushing spreads or production loader experience
• Must have a work‑safe attitude and be willing to do all phases of crusher maintenance

The position is subject to pre‑employment drug testing and background checks.

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.