Equipment Operator - Idaho Falls

Knife River Corporation; Idaho Falls (ID); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Knife River Corporation – Mountain Division is seeking Equipment Operators for projects throughout Southern Idaho, including Idaho Falls. Roles may require availability for various shifts, weekends, and travel to different job sites as needed.

Qualified candidates should have a valid driver’s license and experience with heavy equipment such as excavators and loaders. The position emphasizes flexibility and reliability in scheduling across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Possess a valid driver's license per state regulations.
• Experience operating excavators, loaders and other heavy construction equipment.
• Able to work flexible shifts, including overtime, nights and some Saturdays.

Responsibilities

• Operate excavators, loaders and other heavy equipment on projects across Southern Idaho.

Skills

Driver's license

Heavy equipment operation

Flexible shifts

Tools

Excavator

Loader

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

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

Knife River Corporation - Mountain Division

4055 Professional Way

Idaho Falls, ID 83402

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