Mainline Utility Pipe Operator | Heavy Equipment Pro

Knife River Corporation; Missoula (MT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Life Insurance

Short Term Disability

Job summary

Knife River Corporation is seeking a hands-on operator to manage heavy equipment in trenching projects around utilities in Missoula, MT. You will perform daily inspections, set trench boxes, and ensure rigging is correct for lowering materials into trenches.

The role requires physical activity across varying weather conditions, strong safety adherence, and the ability to work in high-stress environments. CDL is preferred, with company benefits and full-time employment offered.

Qualifications

• Must be willing to work flexible shifts.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screening and background check.
• Valid driver’s license; CDL preferred.
• Ability to communicate and work with others in a high-stress environment.
• Actively implement company and industry safety policies to ensure a safe working environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate all heavy equipment safely and take action to prevent unsafe actions or behaviors.
• Perform daily equipment inspections.
• Excavate mainline trenches in and around utilities.
• Trench and set mainline trench boxes in accordance to OSHA standards.
• Understand and implement proper rigging for materials being lowered into the trench.
• Job requires standing, stooping, kneeling, climbing, walking on uneven ground, shoveling, and raking.
• Some physical labor is required.
• Perform other duties as directed by supervisor.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safety compliance

Team communication

Adaptability to weather

Job description

Knife River Corporation is seeking a hands-on operator to manage heavy equipment in trenching projects around utilities in Missoula, MT. You will perform daily inspections, set trench boxes, and ensure rigging is correct for lowering materials into trenches.

The role requires physical activity across varying weather conditions, strong safety adherence, and the ability to work in high-stress environments. CDL is preferred, with company benefits and full-time employment offered.