LOADER OPERATOR - AGGREGATE (SEASONAL)

Knife River Corporation; Minot (ND); On-site; USD 24,796 - 35,817; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

8 paid holidays

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Years of service recognition

Voluntary life insurance

Job summary

Knife River Corporation is hiring for a seasonal loader operator at Verendrye, ND. The role focuses on operating and maintaining a loader to feed conveyors and load trucks, with a schedule typically Monday–Friday 6:00 AM–6:00 PM, plus Saturdays as needed.

You will perform routine inspections and safety procedures to protect workers and equipment. Responsibilities include maintenance tasks, safe operation, material handling, and collaboration with team members to meet production specifications

Qualifications

• GED or high school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in equipment operation and maintenance.
• Ability to provide and maintain proper licensure, medical card, and an acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain a loader to feed conveyors, hoppers, or load trucks.
• Perform daily equipment walk-around inspections and address unsafe conditions.
• Lubricate, fuel, clean and perform preventive maintenance on the loader.
• Load trucks with the driver in sight and ensure safe loading procedures.
• Identify materials and adjust blends to meet job specifications and quality.

Skills

Loader operation

Maintenance

Safety awareness

Communication

Education

High school diploma

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

This is a seasonal position; use your winter off to travel, hunt, fish, or engage in other activities you enjoy while your benefits continue year‑round.

This position is responsible for operating and maintaining a loader to feed conveyors, hoppers, or load trucks. The typical schedule is Monday‑Friday 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Saturday as needed. Work location: Verendrye, ND.

Duties and/or Responsibilities

1. Perform daily equipment, walk‑around, and site inspections to identify and correct unsafe conditions and keep equipment properly maintained.
2. Safely and properly perform maintenance (lubricating, fueling, cleaning) on the loader. Maintain three points of contact at all times while performing maintenance.
3. Safely and properly operate the loader. Ensure the bucket/attachments are lowered to the ground whenever leaving the equipment.
4. Load trucks with the driver in sight to communicate and ensure safe loading procedures.
5. Load trucks up to the legal hauling weight limit.
6. Identify appropriate material to produce quality aggregate material per job specifications. Communicate with other personnel and make required adjustments to material blends.
7. Maintain smooth, level haul roads.
8. Maintain contaminant‑free aggregate piles.
9. Inspect material—check gradation quality, oversize rocks, contaminants.
10. Keep pit floor smooth and haul roads maintained.
11. May keep the concrete plant fed for maximum production.
12. Check for spillage on the plant floor and clean up daily (assist with shoveling spillage).
13. Check for worn out flashing on the plant that could lead to spillage.
14. May maintain the leftover concrete that is dumped out at the plant.
15. Communicate effectively (verbal, listening, written) and work with people under high‑stress situations. Be self‑motivated, a team player with good interpersonal skills; maintain positive customer relations and act courteous and respectful of others.
16. Troubleshoot and problem‑solve situations/problems (material quality, equipment operation/repair, etc.). Monitor and discuss production problems with co‑workers and managers/supervisors.
17. Ensure compliance with OSHA, MSHA, EPA, DNR, lockout/tagout, safety, and environmental regulations.
18. Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

1. General education, grammar and arithmetic, GED or high‑school diploma or equivalent.
2. Experience in equipment operation and maintenance.
3. Ability to provide and maintain proper licensure, medical card, and an acceptable driving record.

Benefits

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

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.