READY MIX EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

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 OverviewThis position is responsible to operate straight or articulated rubber-tired tractor type vehicles equipped with front mounted hydraulically powered bucket or scoop to lift and transport bulk materials to and from storage or processing areas, in order to load trucks or feed conveyors, hoppers, or chutes.The typical schedule is Monday - Friday 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM during production season. Typical schedule during maintenance season is four ten-hour shifts. The schedule may vary due to weather and customer demand.DUTIES AND/OR RESPONSIBILITIES (summary of components that make up the job)Starts engine, shifts gears, presses pedals, and turns steering wheel to operate loader.Moves levers to lower and tilt bucket and drives front end loader forward to force bucket into bulk material.Moves levers to raise and tilt bucket when filled, drives vehicle to work site, and moves levers to dump material.Load trucks as directed.Assists in plant maintenance as directed.Performs routine maintenance on loader such as lubricating, fueling, and cleaning.Inspect plant for necessary maintenance and help complete repairs as assigned.Operate hand tools and safety equipment including, but not limited to grease guns, wrenches, shovels, fire hoses, and cutting torches.Be able to work at heights and in the elements cold, heat, wind and rain.Obey all safety rules and work in a safe manner. (Federal, state, and company policies.)Be self-motivated and able to work alone or as a team in a friendly & cooperative manner.Assist with all ready-mix plant operations as directed by plant operator of supervisor.Be receptive to ongoing education and training.Operate a motor vehicle safely and follow all laws and policies.Communicate inspection and safety concerns to supervisor or plant operator.Perform routine plant and yard clean up as needed.Assist with unloading material.Operator manlift, forklift, and tele- handler safely as needed.Assist with onsite operations safely such as temp loads, back trucks up, and added various productions to loads.Performs other duties as assigned.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS (minimum educational, experience, or other relevant job requirements)Less than high school education, orUp to one-month related experience or training, orEquivalent combination of education and experience.Driver’s license preferred.BenefitsMedical, Dental, & Vision InsuranceHealth Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts401(k) with Company MatchProfit SharingPaid Time OffPaid Sick Time 8 Paid HolidaysCompany Paid Life and AD&D InsuranceShort-term DisabilityEmployee Assistance ProgramYears of Service RecognitionVoluntary Life Insurance for Employees, Spouses, and DependentsCritical Illness PlanAccident Coverage PlanHospital IndemnityAdditional InformationKnife 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.