RAP CRUSHER LOADER OPERATOR (Salem)

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 an immediate opening for a Rap Crusher Loader Operator in Salem, OR and various locations across the Willamette Valley.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

- Operate loader to feed Portable Rap Crusher, stockpile and load trucks.

- Keep plant areas clean/free of excess material, maintain own equipment and assist with maintenance of plant as needed.

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

- Other misc. duties as directed by supervisor.

- Great opportunity to learn other skills like operating excavator, dozer and basic operations of a crushing plant!

Must be able to travel and stay out of town (Troutdale and Redmond Oregon) for periods of time, work days nights or weekends dependent on production requirements.

Minimum Qualifications:

- Experience in the safe and efficient operation of a loader.

- Fabrication/welding skills are helpful.

- Must have a positive attitude, the ability to work well with others and follow directions.

- Clean driving record required.

- Ability to pass Pre-employment Background Check and Testing.

How To Apply:

To be considered for this position, candidates must complete and submit an employment application at jobs.mdu.com by the posting deadline. If unable to complete an application online you may print and send completed application to any Knife River NW address or stop in one of our locations to complete 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.

Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background check.

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 our Loader Operator position:

Air Force:

Pavement and Construction Equipment Journeyman

Pavement and Construction Equipment Apprentice

Pavement and Construction Equipment Helper

Army:

Construction Equipment Supervisor

Motor Transport Operator

General Construction Equipment Operator

Rough Terrain Forklift & Loader Operator

Heavy Construction Equipment Operator

Horizontal Construction Engineer

Navy:

Equipment Operator

Equipment Operator Basic

Advanced Equipment Operator

Constructionman

Marines:

Basic Engineer, Construction and Equipment Marine

Motor Vehicle Operator