EXCAVATOR

Knife River Corporation; Minnesota; On-site; USD 37,195 - 48,216; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts

401(k) with Company Match

Profit Sharing

Paid Time Off

Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance

Short-term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Years of Service Recognition

Voluntary Life Insurance for Employees, Spouses, and Dependents

Critical Illness Plan

Hospital Indemnity

Job summary

Knife River Corporation is seeking an Equipment Operator in Minnesota to safely operate excavating equipment for earth moving and grading. The ideal candidate will have experience in equipment maintenance and the ability to ensure compliance with safety regulations.

Benefits include a 401(k) with company match, paid time off, and various health benefits. The position typically works Monday through Friday with some Saturdays required.

Qualifications

• Must have general education, grammar, and arithmetic skills.
• Experience in equipment maintenance and operation is necessary.
• Ability to maintain proper licensure and acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate excavating equipment to excavate, move, and grade earth.
• Perform daily equipment inspections and maintain safety compliance.
• Communicate effectively with co-workers and troubleshoot issues.
• Maintain positive customer relations and perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Equipment maintenance & operation experience

Effective communication skills

Self-motivation and teamwork

Education

GED or high school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

Good Pay! Good Benefits! Good People! Knife River is a PEOPLE-first company. Our team members are key to our success, and we are committed to giving them the tools, training, and time to do their jobs productively and go home safely each day. Please consider joining our growing team today!

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. 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.

Pay or shift range

$27 USD to $35 USD. The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job‑related reasons.

ROLE OVERVIEW

This position is responsible to safely operate excavating equipment to excavate, move and grade earth. The typical schedule is Monday - Friday with one Saturday per month.

DUTIES AND/OR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform daily equipment, walk‑around and site inspections to identify and correct any unsafe conditions and keep equipment properly maintained.
• Safely and properly perform maintenance (lubricating, fueling and cleaning) on excavation equipment.
• Safely and properly operate excavation equipment.
• Communicate effectively (verbal, listening, written) and work with difficult people under high‑stress situations. Self‑motivated, team‑player with good interpersonal skills; ability to maintain positive customer relations and act courteous/respectful of others.
• Troubleshoot and problem‑solve situations/problems (material quality, equipment operation/repair, etc.). Monitor and discuss production problems with co‑workers and managers/supervisors.
• Ensure MSHA, OSHA, EPA, DNR, safety and environmental regulation compliance.
• Constantly working in an environment with: Sitting, reaching and handling.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• General education, grammar and arithmetic, GED or high school diploma or equivalent.
• Equipment maintenance & operation experience.
• Ability to provide and maintain proper licensure, medical card and acceptable driving record.

COMPENSATION

$27.00 - $35.00 depending on experience.

BENEFITS

• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short‑term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Years of Service Recognition
• Voluntary Life Insurance for Employees, Spouses, and Dependents
• Critical Illness Plan
• Hospital Indemnity

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Knife River is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status or any other protected category under applicable state/federal laws.

Subject to pre‑employment drug testing and background checks.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.