Seasonal Loader Operator — Portable Equipment

Knife River - ND; Bismarck (ND); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with Match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Knife River in North Dakota seeks a seasonal Loader Operator to feed conveyors, maintain loaders, and ensure safe loading of trucks. Typical schedule is eleven days on, 6:00 AM–6:00 PM, followed by three days off.

Benefits continue year-round, with opportunities to travel during winters. Responsibilities include daily inspections, lubrication, fueling, and maintaining safe operations, plus material blending and site upkeep.

Qualifications

• GED or high school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience with equipment operation and maintenance.
• Ability to provide and maintain proper licensure, medical card, and acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily equipment walk-around and site inspections to identify unsafe conditions and maintain equipment.
• Lubricate, fuel, and clean loader; maintain three points of contact during maintenance.
• Safely operate loader and ensure bucket/attachments are lowered when leaving equipment.
• Load trucks with driver in sight and communicate for safe loading.
• Load trucks up to legal hauling weight limit.
• Identify materials to meet job specs and adjust blends as needed.
• Maintain smooth haul roads and contaminant-free piles.
• Inspect material quality and check gradation and contaminants.
• Keep pit floor smooth and haul roads maintained; assist with spills.

Skills

Equipment operation

Safety awareness

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Loader

Job description

Knife River in North Dakota seeks a seasonal Loader Operator to feed conveyors, maintain loaders, and ensure safe loading of trucks. Typical schedule is eleven days on, 6:00 AM–6:00 PM, followed by three days off.

Benefits continue year-round, with opportunities to travel during winters. Responsibilities include daily inspections, lubrication, fueling, and maintaining safe operations, plus material blending and site upkeep.