Pit Loader Operator

Knife River Corporation; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Knife River Corporation is seeking an experienced Pit Loader Operator to support our materials handling operations in Idaho. You will operate loaders of various sizes, load trucks, and maintain haul roads and berms to ensure safe, efficient transport of aggregates.

The role requires prior loader experience, familiarity with modern loaders and technology, and the ability to work flexible shifts. We emphasize dependability, safety, and teamwork in a diverse workforce.

Qualifications

• Previous loader and truck-loading experience.
• Knowledge of modern loaders and technology.
• Ability to work flexible shift.
• Dependability and ability to work in a safe manner.
• Ability to work independently and be self-motivated.
• Team player, able to get along with a diverse group.

Responsibilities

• Operate various sizes of Loaders.
• Loading all kinds of trucks.
• Maintaining haul roads and berms.
• Using scales and other tools to get loads correct.
• Cleaning and greasing the loader every shift.

Skills

Loader operation

Truck loading

Safety compliance

Dependable

Team player

Job description

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, and we are a PEOPLE-first company. Our team members are the key to our success, and we are committed to giving them the tools, training, and time to do their jobs productively and safely each day. 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.

Job Summary

• Operate various sizes of Loaders.
• Loading all kinds of trucks.
• Maintaining Haul roads and berms.
• Using scales and other tools to get loads correct.
• Cleaning and greasing the loader every shift.

Minimum Qualifications

Previous Loader, and truck loading experience

Knowledge of modern loaders and technology

Ability to work flexible shift

• Dependability and ability to work in a safe manner
• Ability to work independently and be self-motivated
• Team player, able to get along with a diverse group of people working toward a common goal.

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.

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 Pit Loader Operator position.

Air Force

• Pavement and Construction Equipment Journeyman
• Pavement and Construction Equipment Apprentice
• Pavement and Construction Equipment Helper

Army

• Concrete and Asphalt Equipment Operator
• Motor Transport Operator
• General Construction Equipment Operator
• Rough Terrain Forklift and Loader Operator
• Heavy Construction Equipment Operator
• Horizontal Construction Engineer
• Equipment Operator
• Equipment Operator Basic
• Advanced Equipment Operator

Marines

• Motor Vehicle Operator

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