Equipment Operator

Knife River Corporation; Yankton (SD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Heavy Equipment Operator to join their team. In this role, you will operate specialized vehicles to transport materials, ensuring compliance with safety regulations. The company values its team members, providing them with the necessary tools and training to succeed. Join a dynamic work environment where you can contribute to building strong communities and enhancing your skills in a supportive atmosphere. If you are passionate about construction and safety, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Up to one month of related experience or training required.
• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations.

Responsibilities

• Operate rubber tired tractor to transport bulk materials.
• Perform routine maintenance on material moving equipment.
• Conduct safety inspections in and around the plant.

Skills

Heavy Equipment Operation

Safety Compliance

Material Handling

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Hand Tools

Safety Equipment

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 committed to giving them the tools, training, and time to do their jobs productively and go home safety 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.

This position is responsible operating straight or articulated rubber tired tractor type vehicle equipped with front mounted hydraulically powered bucket or scoop to lift and transport bulk materials to and from storage or processing areas, in order to load trucks or feed conveyors, hoppers, or chutes.

EDUCATION AND/OR WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

1. Up to one month related experience or training.
2. Ensure OSHA, DOT, EPA, DNR, MSHA, Federal, State, and Local safety and environmental regulation compliance including attending training.

DUTIES AND/OR RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Becomes familiar with digging plans, machine capabilities and limitations, and with efficient and safe digging procedures in a given application.
2. Moves materials over short distances.
3. Backfills excavations.
4. Loads trucks.
5. Measures and weighs materials.
6. Creates and maintains inclines and ramps, and handle slides, mud, and pit cleanings and maintenance.
7. Inspects material moving equipment and performs routine maintenance such as: lubricating, adjusting and repairing machinery; replacing parts such as gears, bearings, and cutting edges; fueling, and; cleaning.
8. Inspect plant for necessary maintenance and complete repairs as assigned.
9. Operate hand tools and safety equipment including, but not limited to: grease guns, wrenches, shovels, fire hoses and cutting torches.
10. Perform safety inspections in and around plant.
11. Performs other duties as assigned.

Typical hours during Production are M-F 7am-4pm. Typical hours during Maintenance season are M-F 7:30-4pm.