Rap Crusher Operator/Foreman

Knife River Corporation; Idaho Falls (ID); Sur place; USD 55 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Knife River is seeking a reliable Rap Crusher Operator/Foreman to lead daily operations and maintenance of our rap crusher across Idaho. The role emphasizes safety, efficiency, and minimal downtime, with travel required for crusher coverage.

Qualified candidates bring 5+ years of experience, excavator/loader operation skills, and preferrably crusher/asphalt plant familiarity. Valid driver's license and pre-employment drug screen are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of work experience.
• Experience with excavator and loader operation.
• Experience with crushers and asphalt plants preferred.
• Mechanical and fabrication experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Must meet attendance policy and pass pre-employment drug screen.

Responsabilités

• Set up, teardown, and daily operation of portable rap crusher.
• Troubleshoot and repair crusher and conveyor belts.
• Perform preventative maintenance such as lubrication and adjustments.
• Repair or replace motors, gearboxes, bearings, and chains.
• Feed crusher with excavator; operate loader/dozer as needed.
• Perform welding and fabrication as required.
• Other duties as assigned; training available.

Connaissances

Excavator operator

Loader operator

Crusher operation

Mechanical fabrication

Welding

Safety mindful

Outils

Crusher plant experience

Asphalt plant experience

Equipment maintenance

Description du poste

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.

We are seeking a reliable and safety-focused Rap Crusher Operator/Foreman to lead the maintenance and operation of our Rap Crusher. This role is responsible for the day to day operations of the crusher as well as maintaining the equipment to keep the plant running safely and efficiently with minimal downtime.

Duties And/or Responsibilities

• Responsible for the setup, teardown, and day to day operations of our portable rap crusher.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical issues with crusher and supporting conveyor belts.
• Conduct preventative maintenance tasks such as lubrication, belt adjustments, crusher adjustments, and component replacements
• Repair or replace motors, gearboxes, bearings, chains, and other critical components
• Feed crusher with excavator and run loader/dozer as needed
• Perform general welding and fabrication as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Training available

Working in extreme weather conditions should be expected.

Willing to work varied and extended hours up to 7 days a week when needed.

Travel will be required as the crusher operates throughout Idaho.

Minimum Qualifications

• Proven work history reflecting a minimum of 5 years of experience
• Must have excavator and loader operator experience
• Experience with Crusher and Asphalt Plants preferred
• Mechanical and fabrication experience preferred
• Must have a current Driver’s license
• Must be able to meet company's attendance policy
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen

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. Women, minorities and veterans encouraged to apply.

Required

• Valid Driver's License
• Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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