LOADER OPERATOR - (SEASONAL)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

8 Paid Holidays

Life and AD&D Insurance

Job summary

Knife River Corporation in Williston, ND is seeking a seasonal Loader Operator to safely feed conveyors and load trucks while maintaining a professional, customer-focused attitude. Typical schedule is Monday–Friday 6:00 AM–6:00 PM, with Saturdays as needed.

You will inspect equipment, perform routine maintenance, and work with teams to ensure quality aggregate production. OSHA/DOT compliance, safe hauling, and clear communication are essential.

Qualifications

• GED or high school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to hold and maintain proper licensure per state and federal DOT/FMCSA regulations.
• Knowledge of equipment operation and maintenance.
• Ability to work flexible shifts, including overtime and some Saturdays.

Responsibilities

• Operate loader safely to feed conveyors, hoppers, or load trucks.
• Perform daily equipment inspections and basic maintenance.
• Load trucks with driver in sight and communicate to ensure safety.
• Identify material blends and adjust as needed to meet specs.
• Maintain haul roads and prevent spillage; monitor containment.

Skills

Loader operation

Equipment maintenance

Safety compliance

Communication

Teamwork

Education

GED or HS 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. Please consider joining our growing team today!

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, 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 and properly operate loader to feed conveyors, hoppers or load trucks. Will need to display a professional and courteous attitude with customers and team members.

Typical schedule is Monday - Friday 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM; Saturday as needed. Hours may vary depending on weather and customer demand.

DUTIES AND/OR RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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 loader. Maintain 3 points of contact at all times while performing maintenance activities.
• Safely and properly operate loader. Make sure bucket/attachments are lowered to ground whenever leaving the equipment.
• Load trucks with driver in sight to communicate and ensure safe loading procedure.
• Load trucks up to legal hauling weight limit
• Identify appropriate material to produce quality aggregate material per job specifications. Communicate with other personnel and make required adjustments to material blends.
• Maintain smooth, level haul roads
• Maintain contaminate free aggregate piles
• Inspect material - check gradation quality, oversize rocks, contaminants
• Keep pit floor smooth & haul roads maintained
• May keep concrete plant fed for maximum production
• Check for spillage on plant floor and clean up daily (assist with shoveling spillage)
• Check for worn out flashing on plant that could lead to spillage
• May maintain the left over concrete that is dumped out at the plant
• Communicate effectively (verbal, listening, written) and work with 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.
• Ensure OSHA, MSHA, EPA, DNR, lockout/tagout, safety and environmental regulation compliance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

As a Successful Loader Operator You Will Have

• General education, grammar and arithmetic: GED or high school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to hold and maintain proper licensure in accordance with all state and federal DOT/FMCSA regulations
• Knowledge of equipment operation and maintenance
• Ability to work flexible shifts, including overtime and some Saturdays

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short-term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Years of Service Recognition
• Voluntary Life Insurance for Employees, Spouses, and Dependents
• Critical Illness Plan
• Accident Coverage Plan
• 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 law.

Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background checks.