Excavator

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ROLE OVERVIEW:

This position is responsible to safely operate excavating equipment to excavate move and grade earth.

The typical schedule is Monday - Friday with one Saturday per month.

DUTIES AND/OR RESPONSIBILITIES (summary of components that make up the job)

1. Perform daily equipment walk around and site inspections to identify and correct any unsafe conditions and keep equipment properly maintained.
2. Safely and properly perform maintenance (lubricating fueling and cleaning) on excavation equipment.
3. Safely and properly operate excavation equipment
4. 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.
5. Troubleshoot and problem solve situations/problems (material quality equipment operation/repair etc.). Monitor and discuss production problems with co-workers and managers/supervisors.
6. Ensure MSHA OSHA EPA DNR safety and environmental regulation compliance.
7. Constantly working in an environment with: Sitting reaching and handling.
8. Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS (minimum educational experience or other relevant job requirements)

1. General education grammar and arithmetic GED or high school diploma or equivalent
2. Equipment maintenance & operation
3. Ability to provide and maintain proper licensure medical card and acceptable driving record.

COMPENSATION:

$27.00 - $35.00 depending on experience.

BENEFITS:

1. Medical Dental & Vision Insurance
2. Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
3. 401(k) with Company Match
4. Profit Sharing
5. Paid Time Off
6. 8 Paid Holidays
7. Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
8. Short-term Disability
9. Employee Assistance Program
10. Years of Service Recognition
11. Voluntary Life Insurance for Employees Spouses and Dependents
12. Critical Illness Plan
13. Accident Coverage Plan
14. Hospital Indemnity

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

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 laws.

Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background checks.

All applications are submitted online. If you are having issues completing the application please come to the office for assistance.