Description

Great Pay! Great Benefits! Strong Teams! Knife River is a PEOPLE-first company. Our teams are the foundation of our success, and we're committed to providing the training, tools and support to do great work and go home safely at the end of each day. Join a team that looks out for one another and supports career growth from day one. We are also a publicly traded company on the NYSE with the ticker symbol KNF and part of the S&P MidCap 400 index.

Job Summary:

• Operate various sizes of Loaders.
• Loading all kinds of trucks.
• Maintaining Haul roads and berms.
• Using scales and other tools to get loads correct.
• Cleaning and greasing the loader every shift.

Minimum Qualifications:

Previous Loader, and truck loading experience

Knowledge of modern loaders and technology

Ability to work flexible shift

• Dependability and ability to work in a safe manner
• Environmental adaptability
• Ability to work independently and be self-motivated
• Team player, able to get along with a diverse group of people working toward a common goal.

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.

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 Pit Loader Operator position.

Air Force:

• Pavement and Construction Equipment Journeyman
• Pavement and Construction Equipment Apprentice
• Pavement and Construction Equipment Helper

Army:

• Concrete and Asphalt Equipment Operator
• Motor Transport Operator
• General Construction Equipment Operator
• Rough Terrain Forklift and Loader Operator
• Heavy Construction Equipment Operator
• Horizontal Construction Engineer

Navy:

• Equipment Operator
• Equipment Operator Basic
• Advanced Equipment Operator

Marines:

• Motor Vehicle Operator

If unable to apply online, please mail completed application to:
Knife River Mountain West
5450 W Gowen Rd
Boise, ID 83709

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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