LOADER OPERATOR

Typical hours are Monday - Friday early morning start with Saturday as needed. Hours may vary with due to weather and customer demand.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform daily equipment, walk around and site inspections to identify and correct any unsafe conditions and keep equipment properly maintained.
• Safely and properly operate and perform maintenance on loader, and other equipment.
• Keep concrete plant fed for maximum production.
• Load trucks with road materials up to legal hauling weight limit.
• Maintain smooth, level haul roads.
• Maintain contaminate free aggregate piles.
• Inspect material; check gradation quality, oversize rocks, contaminants.
• Check for spillage on plant floor and clean up daily (assist with shoveling spillage).
• Check for worn out flashing on plant that could lead to spillage.
• Always work safely, following all safety protocol, and take action to prevent any and all unsafe actions, processes, and behaviors.
• May maintain the left over concrete that is dumped out at the plant.
• Communicate effectively (verbal, listening, written) and work with difficult people under high stress situations. Self-motivated, team-player with good interpersonal skills; ability to maintain positive customer relations and act courteous/respectful of others.
• Troubleshoot and problem solve situations/problems (material quality, equipment operation/repair, etc.). Monitor and discuss production problems with co-workers and managers/supervisors.
• Ensure OSHA, MSHA, EPA, DNR, lock out/tag out, safety and environmental regulation compliance.
• Timely and regular attendance is essential.
• Perform other duties, including labor intensive tasks, as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• 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 (day time/night time).
• Ability to work outside in all seasons.
• Must have a "safety first" attitude. Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures is required.

Physical and Environmental Demands

• Extensive walking on uneven surfaces.
• Lift and carry up to 100 pounds.
• Exposure to dust, fumes, odors.
• Hand eye coordination.
• Exposure to mists, adhesives, acids.
• Frequent and/or extended periods requiring kneeling, bending, and/or twisting.
• Operating equipment at night under artificial lighting.
• Working in all weather conditions for extended period of time.

Minimum Requirements

• A valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record is preferred.
• Previous experience operating front end loader and maintenance is preferred.
• High school diploma/GED is preferred.

Veterans

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 Front End Loader Operator position:

• Airforce Pavement and Construction Equipment
• Army Heavy Construction Equipment Operator
• Quarrying Specialist
• Marines Engineer Equipment Operator

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
• Short-term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Years of Service Recognition
• Voluntary Life Insurance for Employees, Spouses, and Dependents
• Critical Illness Plan
• Accident Coverage Plan
• Hospital Indemnity