GPS Blade Motorgrader-Finish

DUTIES AND/OR RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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 fine grading and finishing, sloping and banking, backfilling, demolition, ditching, loading, excavating and stockpiling.
• Operate equipment on public roadways, maintaining proper awareness of one's surroundings.
• Routine cleaning and maintenance to ensure smooth operation of the equipment.
• Troubleshoot and problem solve situations/problems (equipment operation/repair, etc.).
• Monitor and discuss production problems with co-workers and managers/supervisors.
• Ensure MSHA, OSHA, EPA, DNR, safety and environmental regulation compliance.
• Perform other construction related duties as required.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Experience with GPS Blade Equipment.
• Experience with equipment maintenance & operation.
• Experience with heavy road construction work.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and physical.
• Must meet Knife River-South employment standards with regards to background/MVR checks.
• Must be able to work overtime and be flexible with hours (daytime/nighttime).
• Able to work outside in all seasons.
• Able to work with a “safety first” attitude.

BENEFITS

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Sick Time
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Years of Service Recognition
• Voluntary Life Insurance for Employees, Spouses, and Dependents
• Critical Illness Plan
• Accident Coverage Plan
• Hospital Indemnity

Additional Information

• Women, minorities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.
• Knife River is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.