Pipe Crew Operator

Knife River Corporation - Mountain West; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Knife River Corporation - Mountain West in Boise, Idaho is seeking a Pipe Crew Operator to join our heavy civil construction team. This hands-on role requires operating heavy equipment safely, performing daily inspections, and supporting backfilling, loading, and stockpiling activities.

Candidates must be able to work in residential and commercial environments, endure varied weather, and pass pre-employment drug screening.

Qualifications

• Job requires steady to intermittent and repetitive physical activity.
• Must be willing to work flexible shifts.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screening and background.

Responsibilities

• Operate all heavy equipment safely and take action to prevent any and all unsafe actions or behaviors.
• Perform daily equipment inspections
• Use of equipment for backfilling, loading, excavating, and stockpiling
• Operate equipment in tight residential and commercial environments
• Must be willing to do physical labor
• Troubleshoot and problem solve situations/problems (equipment operation/repair)
• Monitor and discuss production problems with managers/supervisors
• Timely and regular attendance is an essential requirement
• Perform other duties as directed by supervisor

Skills

Physical activity

Flexible shifts

Willing to travel

Weather readiness

Drug screening

Tools

Driver's license

CDL preferred

Job description

Description

Great Pay! Great Benefits! Strong Teams! Knife River is a PEOPLE-first company. Our teams are the foundation of our success, and we're committed to providing the training, tools and support to do great work and go home safely at the end of each day. Join a team that looks out for one another and supports career growth from day one. We are also a publicly traded company on the NYSE with the ticker symbol KNF and part of the S&P MidCap 400 index.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Operate all heavy equipment safely and take action to prevent any and all unsafe actions or behaviors
• Perform daily equipment inspections
• Use of equipment for backfilling, loading, excavating, and stockpiling
• Operate equipment in tight residential and commercial environments
• Must be willing to do physical labor
• Troubleshoot and problem solve situations/problems (equipment operation/repair, etc.). Monitor and discuss production problems with managers/supervisors.
• Timely and regular attendance is an essential requirement
• Perform other duties as directed by supervisor

Minimum Qualifications:

• Job requires steady to intermittent and repetitive physical activity including: standing, stooping, kneeling, climbing, walking on uneven ground, lifting, carrying, pushing, shoveling, and raking.
• Must be willing to work flexible shifts
• Must be willing to travel if job requires
• Must be willing to work in all weather conditions
• Driver's license but a CDL is a preferred
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screening and background

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 Pipe Crew Operator position.

Navy:

• Equipment Operator
• Equipment Operator Basic

Marines:

• Motor Vehicle Operator

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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