Good Pay! Good Benefits! Good People!  Knife River is a PEOPLE-first company. Our team members are key to our success, and we are committed to giving them the tools, training, and time to do their jobs productively and go home safely each day. Please consider joining our growing team today!

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. 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.

ROLE OVERVIEW:

Typical hours are Monday - Saturday 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM. Hours may vary with due to weather and customer demand.

DUTIES AND/OR RESPONSIBILITIES (summary of components that make up the job)

1. Perform daily equipment, walk around and site inspections to identify and correct any unsafe conditions and keep equipment properly maintained.
2. Safely and properly operate and perform maintenance on loader, and other equipment.
3. Keep concrete plant fed for maximum production.
4. Load trucks with road materials up to legal hauling weight limit.
5. Maintain smooth, level haul roads.
6. Maintain contaminate free aggregate piles.
7. Inspect material; check gradation quality, oversize rocks, contaminants.
8. Check for spillage on plant floor and clean up daily (assist with shoveling spillage).
9. Check for worn out flashing on plant that could lead to spillage.
10. Always work safely, following all safety protocol, and take action to prevent any and all unsafe actions, processes, and behaviors.May maintain the left over concrete that is dumped out at the plant.
11. Communicate effectively (verbal, listening, written) and work with difficult people under high stress situations. Self-motivated, team-player with good interpersonal skills; ability to maintain positive customer relations and act courteous/respectful of others.
12. Troubleshoot and problem solve situations/problems (material quality, equipment operation/repair, etc.). Monitor and discuss production problems with co-workers and managers/supervisors.
13. Ensure OSHA, MSHA, EPA, DNR, lock out/tag out, safety and environmental regulation compliance.
14. Timely and regular attendance is essential.
15. Perform other duties, including labor intensive tasks, as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (types and extent of knowledge, skills or abilities an incumbent must possess to complete the job responsibilities satisfactorily)

1. Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and physical.
2. Must meet Knife River-South employment standards with regards to background/MVR checks.
3. Must be able to work overtime and be flexible with hours (day time/night time).
4. Ability to work outside in all seasons.
5. Must have a “safety first” attitude. Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures is required.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:

1. Extensive walking on uneven surfaces.
2. Lift and carry up to 100 pounds.
3. Exposure to dust, fumes, odors.
4. Hand eye coordination.
5. Exposure to mists, adhesives, acids.
6. Frequent and/or extended periods requiring kneeling, bending, and/or twisting.
7. Operating equipment at night under artificial lighting.
8. Working in all weather conditions for extended period of time.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS (minimum educational, experience, or other relevant job requirements)

1. A valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record is preferred.
2. Previous experience operating front end loader and maintenance is preferred.
3. High school diploma/GED is preferred.

VETERANS:

At Knife River, we are committed to helping our military transition to civilian life. We are constantly looking to add veterans to our workforce and want to make the transition as smooth as possible. There are many jobs within the military that are transferable to our Front End Loader Operator position:

Airforce:
Pavement and Construction Equipment

Army:
Heavy Construction Equipment Operator
Quarrying Specialist

Marines:
Engineer Equipment Operator

BENEFITS:

1. Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
2. Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
3. 401(k) with Company Match
4. Profit Sharing
5. Paid Time Off
6. Paid Sick Time 
7. 8 Paid Holidays
8. Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
9. Short-term Disability
10. Employee Assistance Program
11. Years of Service Recognition
12. Voluntary Life Insurance for Employees, Spouses, and Dependents
13. Critical Illness Plan
14. Accident Coverage Plan
15. Hospital Indemnity

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

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 laws.

Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background checks.

All applications are submitted online. If you are having issues completing the application, please come to the office for assistance.