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Ellis and Eastern Company lists this Heavy Equipment Operators opportunity in billings, Montana. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Heavy 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.
Knife River is looking for experienced, dependable Heavy Equipment Operators to join our team!
Job Summary: Ability to operate construction equipment such as excavators, scrapers, rollers, dozers, graders in varying construction environments while ensuring safety and quality work.
Primary Job Duties Include:
Applicants shall demonstrate the ability to safely and productively operate different types of equipment in various construction operations including excavating, pipe installation, mass grading, finish grading, prep work and asphalt paving.
Persons shall be able to work safely and follow all company policies.
Must have the ability to conduct daily equipment inspections to identify any safety and maintenance issues.
Shall be able to establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships with all personnel and to perform all duties safely and productively to ensure quality work.
Minimum Qualifications:
Must have 2 years experience, preferably with the defined type of equipment.
Ability to operate different types of equipment a plus.
Must have the ability to read and understand grade.
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.
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 (PTO) offered after 90 days of successful employment and Holiday pay offered after 30 days of successful employment with 8 holidays recognized. Subject to pre-employment drug testing, random drug screening and background check.
You may apply online at jobs.kniferiver.com If unable to apply online, please mail completed application to: Knife River - Billings 4014 Hesper Rd Billings, MT 59106
PLEASE NO PHONE CALLS ABOUT THIS POSITION. EMAILS AND RESUMES WILL NOT BE REVIEWED OR ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF THE REQUIRED APPLICATION
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Worksite address
billings, MT, 59107, US
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