Equipment Operator - Idaho Falls

Knife River - MT; Idaho Falls (ID); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Knife River is seeking an Equipment Operator for projects across Southern Idaho. You may work a variety of shifts, including weekends, and may travel to different job sites as needed.

Required are a valid driver's license and experience with excavators, loaders, and other heavy equipment. The role emphasizes safety and reliability on active construction sites.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Experience operating excavators, loaders, and other heavy equipment.
• Flexible shifts including overtime, nights, and Saturdays.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment on construction projects in Southern Idaho.
• Follow safety protocols and site rules.
• Travel to job sites as required.

Skills

Equipment operation

Heavy equipment experience

Job description

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

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.

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

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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