HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - GRADING (Seasonal)

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

Job summary

Knife River Corporation is seeking a seasonal Heavy Equipment Operator to safely maintain and operate Dozer, Skidsteer, Excavator, and Loader for asphalt paving, grading and aggregate projects. You will work with a professional attitude around customers and team members, upholding safety standards.

This seasonal position offers year-round benefits and the chance to use winter months for travel or other activities while still enjoying benefits.

Qualifications

• Three to five years of heavy equipment experience.
• Ability to operate Dozer, Skidsteer, Excavator and Loader.
• Flexible shifts with overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily equipment checks and site inspections for safety.
• Lubricate, fuel and clean equipment and maintain proper procedures.
• Safely operate equipment and ensure ground clearance when leaving equipment.
• Coordinate with drivers for safe loading and communicate clearly.
• Follow safety regulations and assist co-workers as needed.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safety-conscious

Team player

Tools

Dozer

Skidsteer

Excavator

Loader

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.

Role Overview

This is a seasonal position, you can use your winters off to travel, hunt, fish or for other activities you enjoy while your benefits continue year round.

This position is responsible to safely maintain and operate various equipment (Dozer, Skidsteer, Excavator, Loader) to produce quality asphalt paving, grading, or aggregate projects. Will need to display a professional and courteous attitude with customers and team members.

DUTIES AND/OR RESPONSIBILITIES

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• 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 equipment. Maintain 3 points of contact at all times while performing maintenance activities.
• Safely and properly operate equipment. Make sure bucket/attachments are lowered to ground whenever leaving the equipment.
• May load trucks with driver in sight to communicate and ensure safe loading procedure.
• 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.
• Assist other co-workers as needed.
• Ensure OSHA, MSHA, EPA, DNR, lock out/tag out, safety and environmental regulation compliance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

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As a Successful Operator, You Will Have

• Ability to hold and maintain a driver’s license in accordance with all state regulations
• 3-5 years’ experience in heavy equipment maintenance and operation
• Ability to work flexible shifts, including overtime, possible nights and some Saturdays.

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 law.

Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background checks.