EQUIPMENT OPERATOR WITH KNIFE RIVER

Good pay! Good benefits! Good people! 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’re growing! We are adding people to our team every day — people who are committed to working safely and to delivering high-quality results for our customers.

Knife River has equipment operator positions open within the crushing operations in Southern OregonJob Summary:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

- Safely operate various types of heavy equipment to include front end loaders, dozers, bobcat, skid steer, excavator (feeding crushers, loading trucks, and stripping overburden), grader and pit haul truck.

- Maintain own equipment.

- Assist in the yard with maintenance on crusher as necessary.

- Responsible for seeing that all safety equipment is in place at all times.

- Other misc. duties as directed by supervisor.

- Always work safely and take action to prevent any and all unsafe actions, processes, and behaviors observed.Minimum Qualifications:

- Experience in the safe and efficient operation of heavy equipment.

- Prefer good mechanical, electrical, troubleshooting, and welding/fabrication skills.

- Need positive attitude and the ability to work well with others and follow directions.

- Able to pass drug screen, physical and functional testing and a criminal background check.

- Able to work overtime hours, long days.Additional Information:

Knife River offers a competitive benefit package which includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance, 401(k) plan, profit sharing, eight paid holidays and 2-week paid time off. Wage range is $17 to $24 per hour based on experience. Veterans: Put your skills to work with us 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 this position:

Air Force - Pavements and Construction Equipment Journeyman, Apprentice, Helper or Craftsman

Army - Concrete and Asphalt Equipment Operator

Coast Guard - Equipment Operator - Construction

Marines - Basic Engineer, Construction and Equipment MarineHow To Apply:

To be considered for this position, candidates must complete and submit an employment application by March 19, 2021. If unable to complete an application online you may print and send completed application to Knife River, PO Box 4430, Medford, OR 97501. You may also respond via email to request an application either by mail or email. PLEASE NOTE: We cannot accept a resume without an application!

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.

If you are an individual with a qualified disability as defined by federal, state, or local law and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application for any reason, please contact your state employment agency or you may email to request a call from a human resources representative.