Mainline Utility Pipe Operator - Safety & Heavy Equipment

Knife River Corporation; Kalispell (MT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401K

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Life Insurance

Short Term Disability

Job summary

Knife River Corporation is hiring for a field role requiring operating heavy equipment safely on site in Montana. The position includes inspecting gear daily, trenching near utilities, and setting trench boxes under OSHA guidelines, with emphasis on proper rigging for loads and teamwork under pressure.

Applicants should be prepared for weather-impacted outdoor work, maintain strong communication, and follow safety policies. Company benefits apply as listed in the job posting.

Qualifications

• Must be willing to work flexible shifts.
• Must be willing to work in all weather conditions.
• Valid driver's license; CDL preferred.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screening and background check.
• Ability to communicate and work with others in a high-stress environment.
• Actively implement safety policies to maintain a safe workplace for all.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment safely and prevent unsafe actions or behaviors.
• Perform daily equipment inspections.
• Excavate mainline trenches around utilities.
• Trench and set mainline trench boxes per OSHA standards.
• Understand and implement proper rigging for materials lowered into trenches.
• Perform other duties as directed by supervisor.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safety policies

Team communication

Weather adaptability

Flexible shifts

Job description

Knife River Corporation is hiring for a field role requiring operating heavy equipment safely on site in Montana. The position includes inspecting gear daily, trenching near utilities, and setting trench boxes under OSHA guidelines, with emphasis on proper rigging for loads and teamwork under pressure.

Applicants should be prepared for weather-impacted outdoor work, maintain strong communication, and follow safety policies. Company benefits apply as listed in the job posting.