Utility Crew Pipe Mainline Operator

Knife River - MT; Montana; On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Life Insurance

Short Term Disability

Job summary

Knife River - MT is seeking a heavy equipment operator to perform trenching and excavation tasks in Montana. You will operate all heavy equipment safely, conduct inspections, and set trench boxes while adhering to OSHA standards.

The role requires physical activity, ability to work in varying weather, and strong commitment to safety policies. CDL preferred, pre-employment drug screening and background checks are required. Apply online if possible.

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.

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

Skills

Flexible shifts

Weather readiness

CDL preferred

Drug screening

High-stress communication

Safety policy adherence

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.