What are the responsibilities and job description for the BLADE OPERATOR position at Knife River Mountain Region?
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.
Job Summary:
Responsible to safely operate blade to spread and level dirt, gravel and stone to grade specifications. Ability to function with Topcon GPS a bonus. Responsible for controlling trucks and where the material will be placed.
Minimum Qualifications:
EDUCATION AND/OR WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
- General education
- Grammar and arithmetic
- GED or High School diploma or equivalent
- Equipment maintenance & operation
- Ability to provide and maintain proper driver's license, medical card and acceptable driving record
DUTIES AND/OR RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Minimum of 5 years' experience
- Perform daily equipment walk around and site inspections
- Safely and properly operate blade
- Previous GPS operation experience beneficial
- Assist laborer or roller operator with dumping trucks and keeping load counts
- Communicate effectively (verbal, listening, written) and work with difficult people under high stress situations
- Troubleshoot and problem solve situations/problems (material quality, equipment operation/repair, etc.)
- Performs other duties as assigned.
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.
BENEFITS INCLUDE:
Knife River Montana offers a 401(K) as well as Company paid Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Short-Term Disability Benefits for employees and their dependents. Paid Time Off offered after 90 days of successful employment.
Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background checks.
How To Apply:
You may apply online at https\\jobs.kniferiver.net
If unable to apply online, please mail completed application to:
Knife River Mountain Region
4800 Wilkie Street
Missoula, Mt 59808
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)
