DREDGE OPERATOR

Responsibilities

• Operate dredge, participate in preventative maintenance, repair and labor, including clean-up duties, oiling, lubrication, and miscellaneous repairs.
• Assure all safety policies and procedures are followed to prevent any and all unsafe actions, processes and behaviors observed.
• Operate forklift, bobcat, front loader, and manlift (in a safe and efficient manner) as required on company property only.
• Perform other duties assigned as needed.

Requirements

• Basic equipment operating abilities and mechanical knowledge preferred.
• Ability to bend, stoop, lift, push, pull, and be on your feet for long periods of time, in all weather conditions.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment criminal background check, physical/functional exam and drug screen.
• Ability to work flexible shifts which include nights, some days weekends and overtime.
• Display a professional and courteous attitude towards all team members and customers.

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications include basic equipment operating abilities and mechanical knowledge, ability to bend, stoop, lift, push, pull, and be on your feet for long periods of time, in all weather conditions, ability to pass a pre-employment criminal background check, physical/functional exam and drug screen, ability to work flexible shifts which include nights, some days weekends and overtime, and display a professional and courteous attitude towards all team members and customers.

Skills

Basic equipment operating abilities and mechanical knowledge.

Benefits

Benefits for full-time employees include medical, dental and vision insurance, health savings and 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, and subject to pre-employment drug testing and background check.

Pay

Details about pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

Details about schedule are not specified in the job posting.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, candidates must complete and submit an employment application at www.kniferiver.com. If unable to complete an application online, candidates may print and send completed application to any Knife River NW address or stop in one of their locations to complete an application. Knife River is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.