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:

This is a seasonal position, you can use your winters off to travel, hunt, fish or for other activities you enjoy while your benefits continue year-round.

 This position is responsible to safely and properly operate loader to feed conveyors, hoppers or load trucks.   Will need to display a professional and courteous attitude with customers and team members.  

Typical schedule is Monday - Friday 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM; Saturday as needed. Hours may vary depending on 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 perform maintenance (lubricating, fueling and cleaning) on loader. Maintain 3 points of contact at all times while performing maintenance activities.
3. Safely and properly operate loader. Make sure bucket/attachments are lowered to ground whenever leaving the equipment.
4. Load trucks with driver in sight to communicate and ensure safe loading procedure.
5. Load trucks up to legal hauling weight limit
6. Identify appropriate material to produce quality aggregate material per job specifications. Communicate with other personnel and make required adjustments to material blends.
7. Maintain smooth, level haul roads
8. Maintain contaminate free aggregate piles
9. Inspect material - check gradation quality, oversize rocks, contaminants
10. Keep pit floor smooth & haul roads maintained
11. May keep concrete plant fed for maximum production
12. Check for spillage on plant floor and clean up daily (assist with shoveling spillage)
13. Check for worn out flashing on plant that could lead to spillage
14. May maintain the left over concrete that is dumped out at the plant
15. Communicate effectively (verbal, listening, written) and work with 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.
16. Troubleshoot and problem solve situations/problems (material quality, equipment operation/repair, etc). Monitor and discuss production problems with co-workers and managers/supervisors. 
17. Ensure OSHA, MSHA, EPA, DNR, lockout/tagout, safety and environmental regulation compliance. 
18. Perform other duties as assigned.

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

As a successful Loader Operator you will have:

1. General education, grammar and arithmetic: GED or high school diploma or equivalent
2. Ability to hold and maintain proper licensure in accordance with all state and federal DOT/FMCSA regulations
3. Knowledge of equipment operation and maintenance
4. Ability to work flexible shifts, including overtime and some Saturdays

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. 8 Paid Holidays
7. Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
8. Short-term Disability
9. Employee Assistance Program
10. Years of Service Recognition
11. Voluntary Life Insurance for Employees, Spouses, and Dependents
12. Critical Illness Plan
13. Accident Coverage Plan
14. 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 law.

Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background checks.

All applications are completed online.  If you’re having issues completing the application, you can stop at our office for assistance.