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at Knife River Corporation Mountain West in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, United States
Grade Equipment Operator - Kellogg
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What they do
An Operating Engineer or Heavy Equipment Operator drives and operates heavy equipment used in quarries, construction sites, landfills, refuse and recycling centers, or ports. Heavy Equipment may include, but is not limited to, bulldozers, excavators, paving equipment and pile drivers.
$60,755 / year median in Idaho
+15% projected growth
Job Description
at Knife River Corporation Mountain West in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, United States Job Description Description 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 are a PEOPLE-first company. Our team members are the key to our success, and we are committed to giving them the tools, training, and time to do their jobs productively and safely each day. 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. We have an excellent opportunity for
EXPERIENCED
Grade Equipment Operators in the Kellogg, Idaho area, and we encourage applicants in the Lewiston Clarkston Valley and North Idaho to apply! Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:- Operate all heavy equipment in a safe and appropriate manner
- Perform daily maintenance and safety checks of equipment
- Safely and properly perform maintenance (lubricating, fueling and cleaning) on equipment
- Maneuver heavy equipment into loading or unloading positions, following signals from loading crew as needed; check that the vehicle position is correct and any special loading equipment is properly positioned
- Use various pieces of equipment to perform backfilling, loading, excavating and stockpiling
- Operate equipment while maintaining proper awareness of ones surroundings
- Troubleshoot and problem solve situations/problems (equipment operation/repair, etc.). Monitor and discuss production problems with managers/supervisors
- Ensure MSHA, OSHA, EPA, DNR, safety and environmental regulation compliance
- Perform other related duties as required
- Timely and regular attendance is an essential requirement
- Job requires steady to intermittent and repetitive physical activity including: standing, stooping, kneeling, climbing, walking on uneven ground, lifting, carrying, pushing, shoveling, and raking
Minimum Qualifications:
- Have verifiable experience as an equipment operator
- A high school diploma or general education degree (GED) is preferred
- Valid driver's license
- Must be able to work day shifts and night shifts. Shifts may vary according to project demands
- Must be able to work in all weather conditions
- Must be willing to travel if job requires
- Must pass a pre-employment drug screen At Knife River, we are committed to helping our military transition to civilian life.