Curb Machine Operator / Finisher

Knife River - MT; Belgrade (MT); On-site; USD 30,307 - 38,572; Full time

Job summary

Knife River is seeking an Equipment Operator Grade Team member in Montana to perform daily equipment inspections, operate curb machines and read grade stakes with accuracy. The role requires maintaining safety, quality, and timely production while communicating effectively with team members and supervisors.

Ideal candidates will have 2 years of equipment maintenance/operation experience, a valid license and medical card, and exposure to TopCon GPS systems.

Qualifications

• GED or high school diploma or equivalent.
• 2 years equipment maintenance and operation experience.
• Valid licensure, medical card, and acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily equipment inspections and site checks to identify unsafe conditions.
• Maintain and operate curb machine, including fueling and cleaning.
• Read grade hubs and set string line for curb machine.
• Communicate effectively; team player with good interpersonal skills and respectful behavior.
• Troubleshoot production issues and discuss with coworkers and supervisors.
• Ensure OSHA, EPA, DNR safety and environmental compliance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Equipment maintenance

Safety awareness

Communications

Education

GED or High School Diploma

Tools

TopCon GPS

Concrete Finishing

Job description

Minimum Qualifications

• General education, grammar and arithmetic, GED or high school diploma or equivalent
• 2 years equipment maintenance and operation experience
• Ability to provide and maintain proper licensure, medical card and acceptable driving record
• TopCon GPS Experience Preferred
• Concrete Finishing required

Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform daily equipment, walk around and site inspections to identify and correct any unsafe conditions and keep equipment properly maintained
• Safely and properly perform maintenance (lubricating, fueling and cleaning) on curb machine
• Safely and properly operate curb machine (including starting and stopping engine, and setting up).
• Read grade hubs and set string line for curb machine
• Communicate effectively (verbal, listening, written); Self-motivated, team-player with good interpersonal skills; ability to maintain positive customer relations & act courteous/respectful of others.
• Troubleshoot and problem solve situations/problems (material quality, equipment operation/repair, etc.). Monitor and discuss production problems with co-workers and managers/supervisors
• Ensure OSHA, EPA, DNR, safety and environmental regulation compliance
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knife River is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected Veteran status. Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background check.

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 Equipment Operator Grade Team.

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