Pit Loader Operator

Knife River Corporation; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking construction materials company that values its team members as the key to success. As a Pit Loader Operator, you will operate loaders, load trucks, and maintain haul roads, ensuring safety and efficiency in every task. This role offers the opportunity to work independently while being part of a collaborative team that strengthens communities. The company is dedicated to providing the necessary training and tools to help you excel in your role. If you are dependable, adaptable, and committed to safety, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Experience with loaders and truck loading is essential.
• Dependability and commitment to safety are crucial.

Responsibilities

• Operate various sizes of loaders and load trucks.
• Maintain haul roads and ensure load accuracy.

Skills

Loader Operation

Truck Loading

Dependability

Environmental Adaptability

Team Collaboration

Tools

Scales

Job description

At Knife River, we prioritize our team because we recognize that our people are the key to our success. We are among the 10 largest construction materials producers and contractors in the country, and we are a PEOPLE-first company. Our team members are essential to our success, and we are dedicated to providing them with the tools, training, and time needed to perform their jobs safely and efficiently each day. Our goal is to build strong teams that, in turn, strengthen communities. We are also a publicly traded company on the NYSE under the ticker symbol KNF and part of the S&P MidCap 400 index.

Job Summary:

• Operate various sizes of loaders.
• Load all kinds of trucks.
• Maintain haul roads and berms.
• Use scales and other tools to ensure loads are correct.
• Clean and grease loaders at the end of each shift.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Previous experience with loaders and truck loading.
• Knowledge of modern loaders and technology.
• Ability to work flexible shifts.
• Dependability and commitment to safety.
• Environmental adaptability.
• Ability to work independently and be self-motivated.
• Team player capable of collaborating with a diverse group of colleagues.

How To Apply:

Knife River is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law. Pre-employment drug testing and background checks are required.

We are committed to assisting military veterans in transitioning to civilian roles. Many military roles have transferable skills relevant to our Pit Loader Operator position, including:

• Air Force: Pavement and Construction Equipment Journeyman, Apprentice, 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
• Navy: Equipment Operator, Basic and Advanced Equipment Operator
• Marines: Motor Vehicle Operator

If you cannot apply online, please mail your completed application to:

Knife River Mountain West
5450 W Gowen Rd
Boise, ID 83709

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Applicants will be notified of their rights under federal employment laws. For more information, review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.