Grade Equipment Operator - Clarkston/Lewiston

Knife River Corporation; Clarkston (WA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Knife River Corporation is seeking EXPERIENCED Grade Equipment Operators for our Central Idaho Division, Lewiston Clarkston Valley area. This role requires safe operation of heavy machinery, daily checks, and adherence to MSHA/OSHA standards to support mining and construction projects.

Responsibilities include maneuvering equipment, backfilling, loading, excavating and stockpiling, plus teamwork with loading crews and supervisors.

Qualifications

• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen.
• Verifiable experience as an equipment operator.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Willingness to travel if required.

Responsibilities

• Operate all heavy equipment in a safe and appropriate manner.
• Perform daily maintenance and safety checks of equipment.
• Backfill, load, excavate and stockpile with various equipment.
• Maneuver heavy equipment into loading/unloading positions and follow signals from loading crew.

Skills

Equipment operator experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Great Pay! Great Benefits! Strong Teams! Knife River is a PEOPLE-first company. Our teams are the foundation of our success, and we're committed to providing the training, tools and support to do great work and go home safely at the end of each day. Join a team that looks out for one another and supports career growth from day one. We are also a publicly traded company on the NYSE with the ticker symbol KNF and part of the S&P MidCap 400 index.

We have an excellent opportunity for EXPERIENCED Grade Equipment Operators in our Central Idaho Division location, and we encourage applicants in the Lewiston Clarkston Valley and North Idaho to apply!

Responsibilities

• Operate all heavy equipment in a safe and appropriate manner
• Perform daily maintenance and safety checks of equipment
• Safely and properly perform maintenance (lubricating, fueling and cleaning) on equipment
• Maneuver heavy equipment into loading or unloading positions, following signals from loading crew as needed; check that the vehicle position is correct and any special loading equipment is properly positioned
• Use various pieces of equipment to perform backfilling, loading, excavating and stockpiling
• Operate equipment while maintaining proper awareness of ones surroundings
• Troubleshoot and problem solve situations/problems (equipment operation/repair, etc.). Monitor and discuss production problems with managers/supervisors
• Ensure MSHA, OSHA, EPA, DNR, safety and environmental regulation compliance
• Perform other related duties as required
• Timely and regular attendance is an essential requirement

-Job requires steady to intermittent and repetitive physical activity including: standing, stooping, kneeling, climbing, walking on uneven ground, lifting, carrying, pushing, shoveling, and raking

Minimum Qualifications

• Have verifiable experience as an equipment operator
• A high school diploma or general education degree (GED) is preferred
• Valid driver's license
• Must be able to work day shifts and night shifts. Shifts may vary according to project demands
• Must be able to work in all weather conditions
• Must be willing to travel if job requires
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen

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 Pipe Crew Operator position.

Navy

• Equipment Operator
• Equipment Operator Basic

Marines

• Motor Vehicle Operator

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 law.

Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background checks.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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