EXCAVATOR OPERATOR (NIGHTS)

Knife River Corporation; Groesbeck (TX); Sur place; USD 52 000 - 76 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health Savings and Flexible Spending

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Résumé du poste

Knife River is seeking an Excavator Operator to support aggregate production. Typical schedule is 6:00 PM – 6:00 AM, Monday through Friday, with possible Saturday work depending on weather and demand. Responsibilities include operating CAT 374 excavator, site inspections, and moving material to trucks or conveyors.

Applicants should have prior experience in aggregate plants or mines and be able to pass background and drug screening. Safety-first attitude and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Must operate CAT 374 (200k lbs) hydraulic excavator.
• Experience in aggregate plants or mines.
• Able to pass a criminal background and pre-employment drug screen.
• Safety-first attitude required.

Responsabilités

• Perform daily equipment walk around and site inspections to identify and correct unsafe conditions and keep equipment maintained.
• Excavating and breaking hard rock for aggregate production.
• Efficiently transferring excavated material to trucks or conveyors.
• Stabilizing mining slopes to ensure safety and prevent collapses.
• Compact excavator for precise digging in confined spaces.

Connaissances

Excavator operation

CAT 374

Plant operation

Conveyor systems

Mechanical skills

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Communication

Description du poste

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.

ROLE OVERVIEW

Typical schedule is Monday - Friday 6:00PM - 6:00 AM with frequent Saturday work. Hours may vary depending on weather and customer demand.

DUTIES AND/OR RESPONSIBILITIES

(summary of components that make up the job)

• Perform daily equipment, walk around and site inspections to identify and correct any unsafe conditions and keep equipment properly maintained.
• Excavating and breaking hard rock for aggregate production.
• Efficiently transferring excavated material to trucks or conveyers.
• Stabilizing mining slopes to ensure safety and prevent collapses.
• Compact excavator for precise digging in confined spaces.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Safety first attitude required
• Previous experience operating CAT 374 (200k lbs.) Hydraulic Excavator
• Previous experience working at aggregate plants or mines
• Able to provide and maintain the proper licensure and driving record
• Ability to pass a criminal background and pre-employment drug screen

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of plant operation, conveyor systems, and maintenance.
• Must have good mechanical, troubleshooting and communication skills.
• Need positive attitude and the ability to work well with others and follow directions.

PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

• Extensive walking on uneven surfaces.
• Lift and carry up to 100 pounds.
• Exposure to dust, fumes, odors.
• Hand eye coordination.
• Exposure to mists, adhesives, acids.
• Frequent and/or extended periods requiring kneeling, bending, and/or twisting.
• Operating equipment at night under artificial lighting.
• Working in all weather conditions for extended period of time

VETERANS

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 transferrable to our Excavator Operator. Veterans are encouraged to apply.

BENEFITS

• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Sick Time
• 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.

All applications are submitted online. If you are having issues completing the application, please come to the office for assistance.

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.

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