Find & Apply For Operating Engineer / Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Central Point, Oregon

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following: Provide the necessary leadership and direction for daily activities of the crusher crew. Operate and maintain the crusher in safe, efficient manner. Keep inventory, prepare production schedules/reports and maintain operators log as necessary and comply with MSHA regulations. Participate in quality control program to meet specifications. Ensure all safety policies and procedures are followed to prevent any and all unsafe actions, processes and behaviors observed. Other duties assigned as needed.

Minimum Requirements:

Must have detailed knowledge of crusher operation with screen and conveyor systems. Requires high degree of skills in planning, organization, supervising, communication and observation. Ability to read and comprehend specifications, operator's manuals and instructions. Strong welding, fabrication and mechanical skills. A valid Oregon driver's license with a clean driving record. This position will require some travel. Ability to work flexible shifts which include days, nights, weekends and overtime. Display a professional and courteous attitude towards all team members and customers.

Benefits:

Full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits: Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts 401K with Company Match Profit Sharing 8 Paid Holidays Paid Time Off Life Insurance Employee Assistance Program Safety Incentives Years of Service Recognition How to

Apply:

To be considered for this position, candidates must complete and submit an employment application at jobs.kniferiver.com by the posting deadline noted above. 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. 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 call 541-693-5900 to speak with a human resources representative. 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 Crusher Foreman 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 Construction laborer

Marines:

Basic Engineer, Construction and Equipment Marine 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.