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Knife River Corporation

Equipment Operator - Idaho Falls

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 8 weeks ago

Location: Idaho Falls, ID (Onsite)

Last Updated: 1 day ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/15/2026

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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

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Job Description

Role Overview:

Equipment Operators needed for projects throughout Southern Idaho. May require availability to work a variety of shifts including weekends or to travel out of town for various jobs.

Minimum Qualifications:

As a successful Operator, you will have: Ability to hold and maintain a driver's license in accordance with all state regulations Qualified candidates will have experience working with Excavators, Loaders and other heavy construction equipment. Ability to work flexible shifts, including overtime, possible nights and some Saturdays.

Additional Information:

If unable to apply online, stop by our office at: Knife River Corporation - Mountain Division 4055 Professional Way Idaho Falls, ID 83402 Knife River is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected Veteran status. Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background check. 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 Equipment Operator Grade Team.

Air Force:

Pavement and Construction Equipment Journeyman Pavement and Construction Equipment Apprentice Pavement and Construction Equipment Helper Army:

Motor Transport Operator General Construction Equipment Operator Heavy Construction Equipment Operator Horizontal Construction Engineer Navy:

Equipment Operator Equipment Operator Basic Advanced Equipment Operator Marines:

Motor Vehicle Operator Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.