Equipment Operator

Knife River Corporation; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Knife River Corporation seeks Equipment Operators for projects across Southern Idaho. Candidates will operate heavy construction equipment such as Excavators and Loaders, and should be prepared for various shifts including weekends and potential travel.

Minimum qualifications include a valid driver's license and experience with heavy machinery. The company values veterans and aims to facilitate their transition into civilian roles.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy construction equipment for various projects.
• Travel out of town for jobs when necessary.
• Work a variety of shifts including weekends.

Skills

Operating Excavators

Operating Loaders

Flexible work shifts

Heavy construction equipment experience

Job description

Role Overview

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

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

Additional Information

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

Navy

• Equipment Operator
• Equipment Operator Basic
• Advanced Equipment Operator

Marines

• Motor Vehicle Operator