EXCAVATOR OPERATOR (NIGHTS)

Knife River - South; Groesbeck (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Match

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Knife River - South in Texas is seeking an Excavator Operator to support aggregate production. Typical schedule is Monday to Friday, night shift from 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM with frequent Saturday work. Hours may vary with weather and customer demand.

You will perform daily inspections, operate a CAT 374 hydraulic excavator, transfer excavated material, stabilize slopes, and work in all weather conditions. Safety training provided; equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Safety-first attitude required.
• Experience operating CAT 374 Hydraulic Excavator.
• Experience working at aggregate plants or mines.
• Able to provide and maintain licensure and driving record.
• Able to pass a criminal background and pre-employment drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily equipment walk-arounds 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.

Skills

Safety-first attitude

Teamwork

Good communication

Tools

CAT 374 Hydraulic Excavator

Job 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.

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

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

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

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

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

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

PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:

1. Extensive walking on uneven surfaces.
2. Lift and carry up to 100 pounds.
3. Exposure to dust, fumes, odors.
4. Hand eye coordination.
5. Exposure to mists, adhesives, acids.
6. Frequent and/or extended periods requiring kneeling, bending, and/or twisting.
7. Operating equipment at night under artificial lighting.
8. 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:

1. Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
2. Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
3. 401(k) with Company Match
4. Profit Sharing
5. Paid Time Off
6. Paid Sick Time
7. 8 Paid Holidays
8. Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
9. Short-term Disability
10. Employee Assistance Program
11. Years of Service Recognition
12. Voluntary Life Insurance for Employees, Spouses, and Dependents
13. Critical Illness Plan
14. Accident Coverage Plan
15. 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.