EQUIPMENT OPERATOR for Knife River

Central Point OR

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Job Summary: 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 aggregate crushing operations in Southern Oregon!! 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 work overtime hours and possibly long days. - Upon job offer, you must pass criminal background check, drug screen, physical and functional capacities testing. Additional Information Additional Information Knife River offers a competitive wage and benefit package which includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance, 401(k), profit sharing, 8 paid holidays and 2-week paid vacation. 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 Marine How To Apply To be considered for this position, candidates must complete and submit an employment application at by 8/24/2022. 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 541-693-5960 to speak with a human resources representative. Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background check.