Utility Crew Pipe Mainline Operator

Knife River - MT; Kalispell (MT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company paid medical, dental and vision

401K

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Life Insurance

Short Term Disability

Job summary

A prominent construction company in Kalispell, Montana, is seeking an individual to operate heavy equipment safely and perform various tasks such as excavating trenches. Candidates must be willing to work flexible shifts and in all weather conditions. A valid driver's license is required, and CDL is preferred. The position also involves implementing safety policies to ensure a safe environment. Benefits include company-paid medical, dental, vision, and more.

Qualifications

• Willing to work flexible shifts and in all weather conditions.
• Valid driver's license required, CDL preferred.
• Must pass drug screening and background checks.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment safely and prevent unsafe actions.
• Perform daily inspections of equipment.
• Excavate trenches in accordance with OSHA standards.

Skills

Operate heavy equipment safely

Ability to communicate with others

Implement safety policies

Job description

Responsibilities

• Operate all heavy equipment safely and take action to prevent any and all unsafe actions or behaviors
• Perform daily equipment inspections
• Excavate mainline trenches in and around utilities
• Trench and set mainline trench boxes in accordance to OSHA standards
• Understand and implement the proper rigging for all materials being lowered into the trench
• Job requires steady to intermittent physical activity including standing, stooping kneeling, climbing, walking on uneven ground, shoveling, and raking
• Some physical labor is required
• Perform other duties as directed by supervisor

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be willing to work flexible shifts
• Must be willing to work in all weather conditions
• Valid driver\'s license but a CDL is a preferred
• Must pass a pre employment drug screening and background
• Ability to communicate and work with others in a high stress environment
• Actively implement company & industry safety policies to ensure a consistently safe working environment for employees, owners, and the public

Benefits

• Company paid medical, dental and vision
• 401K
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability

How To Apply

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.

You may apply online at https://jobs.kniferiver.net

If unable to apply online, mail completed application to:

4800 Wilkie Street

Missoula, Mt 59808

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.