Crusher/ Wash Plant/ Equipment Operator

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 are a PEOPLE-first company. Our team members are the key to our success, and we are committed to giving them the tools, training, and time to do their jobs productively and safely each day. Our goal is to build strong teams that, in turn, build strong communities. We are also a publicly traded company on the NYSE with the ticker symbol KNF and part of the S&P MidCap 400 index.

We are looking for a Crusher Operator to join our team! This position is responsible to safely operate machines that convey, wash, crush & screen aggregate to produce quality sand & gravel at maximum production levels. Will need to display a professional and courteous attitude with customers and team members. May also operate loader to feed conveyors or load trucks.

Salary range: $25-35 per hour

Hours per week: 40

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 perform maintenance (lubricating, fueling and cleaning) on loader, crusher, screen and or wash plant - Including screen changes, manganese and routine maintenance.
• Safely and properly operate loader and crusher, screen or wash plant.
• May be required to operate additional company vehicle during crusher tear down, moves and set up. Identify appropriate material to produce quality aggregate material per job specifications.
• Communicate with quality control personnel and make required adjustments to material blends.
• Shovel excess material away from crusher, screen or wash plant unit as needed.
• May conduct quality control sample testing.
• Communicate effectively (verbal/written) and work with difficult people in 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 operations, etc.) Mintor and discuss production problems with co-workers and managers/supervisors.
• Proven experience handling multiple projects and priorities while maintaining tight deadlines; highly organized and attention to detail.
• Accurately complete crushing reports and other documentation as needed.
• Ensure MSHA, EPA, DNR, safety and environmental regulation compliance.
• Operate skidster to clean up around equipment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ability to hold and maintain a driver’s license in accordance with all state
  regulations.
• Knowledge of or past experience in equipment maintenance and operation.
• Ability to work flexible shifts, including overtime, possible nights and some Saturdays.

How To Apply:
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.

Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background checks.

If unable to apply online, please mail completed application to:

4787 Shadow Wood Drive NE Sauk Rapids, MN 56379

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)