Curb Machine Operator / Finisher

Knife River; Belgrade (MT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Knife River Corporation in Belgrade, MT is seeking an Equipment Operator to support curb machine operations and ensure site safety and quality. The role requires maintenance and operation of equipment, the ability to read grade hubs, set strings, and communicate effectively with team members.

A GED or high school diploma and 2 years of equipment experience are required. TopCon GPS experience is preferred and concrete finishing is required; Knife River is an Equal Opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• GED or high school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least 2 years equipment maintenance and operation experience.
• Ability to provide and maintain licensure, medical card and acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily equipment, walk around and site inspections to identify unsafe conditions and keep equipment properly maintained.
• Safely and properly perform maintenance on curb machine (lubricating, fueling and cleaning).
• 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; maintain positive customer relations.
• Troubleshoot and problem solve situations/problems; 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.

Skills

GED/high school diploma

Equipment operation

TopCon GPS experience

Concrete finishing

Education

GED or high school diploma

Tools

TopCon GPS

Curb machine

Job description

• 1. General education, grammar and arithmetic, GED or high school diploma or equivalent


• 2. 2 years equipment maintenance and operation experience


• 3. Ability to provide and maintain proper licensure, medical card and acceptable driving record

TopCon GPS Experience Preferred

Concrete Finishing required

Duties & Responsibilities

• 1. Perform daily equipment, walk around and site inspections to identify and correct any unsafe conditions and keep equipment properly maintained


• 2. Safely and properly perform maintenance (lubricating, fueling and cleaning) on curb machine


• 3. Safely and properly operate curb machine (including starting and stopping engine, and setting up).


• 4. Read grade hubs and set string line for curb machine


• 5. Communicate effectively (verbal, listening, written); Self-motivated, team-player with good interpersonal skills; ability to maintain positive customer relations & act courteous/respectful of others.


• 6. Troubleshoot and problem solve situations/problems (material quality, equipment operation/repair, etc.). Monitor and discuss production problems with co-workers and managers/supervisors


• 7. Ensure OSHA, EPA, DNR, safety and environmental regulation compliance


• 8. 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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