Wash Plant Equipment Operator/Grounds Person

Knife River - MT; Montana; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company paid medical, dental and vision

401K

Paid Time Off after 90 days

Holiday pay after 30 days

Life Insurance

Short Term Disability

Job summary

Knife River - MT is seeking an individual to safely operate machines that convey, wash, and screen aggregate to produce quality sand and gravel. The ideal candidate will have knowledge or experience in equipment maintenance, a valid driver's license, and the ability to work flexible shifts including overtime. We offer company-paid medical, dental, vision, 401K, and paid time off after 90 days among other benefits. Knife River emphasizes a people-first culture and community building.

Qualifications

• Ability to hold and maintain a driver's license in accordance with all state regulations.
• Knowledge of or past experience in equipment maintenance and operation.
• Ability to work flexible shifts, including overtime.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate machines that convey, wash & screen aggregate to produce quality sand & gravel.
• Display a professional and courteous attitude with customers and team members.
• May operate loader to feed conveyors or load trucks.

Skills

Equipment maintenance and operation

Customer service

Flexibility for shifts and overtime

Job description

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.

Position

This position is responsible to safely operate machines that convey, wash & screen aggregate to produce quality sand & gravel at maximum production levels. Will need to display a professional and courteous attitude with customers and team members. May also operate loader to feed conveyors or load trucks.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to hold and maintain a driver's license in accordance with all state regulations
• Knowledge of or past experience in equipment maintenance and operation
• Ability to work flexible shifts, including overtime.

Benefits

• Company paid medical, dental and vision
• 401K
• Paid Time Off after 90 days
• Holiday pay after 30 days
• 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, please mail completed application to: Knife River Mountain Region, 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.