Loader Equipment Operator

Knife River Corporation; Magna (UT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Referral program

Vision insurance

Job summary

Knife River Corporation in Magna, UT is hiring equipment operators and laborers for its Utilities division. Positions involve operating heavy equipment safely, maintaining and securing gear, and on-the-job training with advancement opportunities based on performance.

Laborer roles include maintenance assistance, learning to operate equipment, and safety observation. Job is full-time with 30–80 hours per week, and relocation to Magna is required.

Qualifications

• Experience is preferred but candidates at all levels will be considered.
• On-the-job training provided; opportunity for advancement based on performance.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment (e.g., trucks, front end loaders) in a safe, appropriate manner and secure equipment after use.
• Laborer duties include assisting in equipment maintenance, learning to operate equipment, and reporting hazards to the Foreman.

Job description

Job description

Morgan is hiring equipment operators/laborers for its Utilities division. An equipment operator is responsible for operating heavy equipment in a safe and appropriate manner. Equipment may include trucks, front end loaders and other heavy civil construction pieces of equipment. The equipment operator must also clean, maintain, and secure all equipment for which he/she is responsible. Experience is preferred but we're looking for individuals of all levels. We provide on-the-job training and each position has opportunity for advancement based on performance.

A laborer will be provided on-the-job training which will include assisting in equipment maintenance, learning to operate equipment, cutting edges, sweeping curb lines, marking manholes, staking and stringing, and bringing obstacles to the attention of the Foreman. All work must always be performed in a safe and efficient manner.

Job Type: Full-time

Expected hours: 30 - 80 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

• Magna, UT: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Knife River is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected Veteran status. Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background check.

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 Equipment Operator Grade Team.

Air Force:

• Pavement and Construction Equipment Journeyman
• Pavement and Construction Equipment Apprentice
• Pavement and Construction Equipment Helper

Army:

• Motor Transport Operator
• General Construction Equipment Operator
• Heavy Construction Equipment Operator
• Horizontal Construction Engineer

Navy:

• Equipment Operator
• Equipment Operator Basic
• Advanced Equipment Operator

Marines:

• Motor Vehicle Operator

Equal Opportunity Employer

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