Equipment Operator

Knife River Corporation; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 25,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Knife River Corporation Mountain Division seeks Equipment Operators for projects across Southern Idaho. You will operate excavators, loaders and other heavy equipment, with flexibility for shifts that may include weekends and travel to distant job sites.

Candidates should have a valid driver’s license and demonstrate experience with heavy construction equipment. Overtime, nights, and weekend work may be required as projects demand.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to meet state regulations.
• Experience operating heavy construction equipment such as excavators and loaders.
• Must be able to work flexible shifts including overtime, nights and Saturdays.

Responsibilities

• Operate excavators, loaders and other heavy equipment on projects across Southern Idaho.
• Be prepared to travel to job sites and work varied shifts, including weekends when required.

Skills

Driver's license

Heavy equipment experience

Flexibility

Overtime readiness

Tools

Excavators

Loaders

Heavy equipment

Job description

Equipment Operators needed for projects throughout Southern Idaho.

May require availability to work a variety of shifts including weekends or to travel out of town for various jobs.

Minimum Qualifications:

As a successful Operator, you will have:

• Ability to hold and maintain a driver’s license in accordance with all state regulations
• Qualified candidates will have experience working with Excavators, Loaders and other heavy construction equipment.
• Ability to work flexible shifts, including overtime, possible nights and some Saturdays.

Additional Information:

If unable to apply online, stop by our office at:

Knife River Corporation - Mountain Division

5450 W Gowen Rd

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.

Air Force:

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

Army:

• Motor Transport Operator
• General Construction Equipment Operator
• Heavy Construction Equipment Operator
• Horizontal Construction Engineer
• Equipment Operator
• Equipment Operator Basic
• Advanced Equipment Operator

Marines:

• Motor Vehicle Operator

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