Pit Loader Operator

Knife River Corporation - Mountain West
United States, Idaho, Boise
5450 West Gowen Road (Show on map)
Feb 15, 2025
Description 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: Operate various sizes of Loaders. Loading all kinds of trucks. Maintaining Haul roads and berms. Using scales and other tools to get loads correct. Cleaning and greasing the loader every shift. Minimum Qualifications: Previous Loader, and truck loading experience Knowledge of modern loaders and technology Ability to work flexible shift Dependability and ability to work in a safe manner Environmental adaptability Ability to work independently and be self-motivated Team player, able to get along with a diverse group of people working toward a common goal. 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. 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 Pit Loader Operator position. Air Force: Pavement and Construction Equipment Journeyman Pavement and Construction Equipment Apprentice Pavement and Construction Equipment Helper Army: Concrete and Asphalt Equipment Operator Motor Transport Operator General Construction Equipment Operator Rough Terrain Forklift and Loader Operator Heavy Construction Equipment Operator Horizontal Construction Engineer Navy: Equipment Operator Equipment Operator Basic Advanced Equipment Operator Marines: Motor Vehicle Operator If unable to apply online, please mail completed application to: Knife River Mountain West 5450 W Gowen Rd Boise, ID 83709 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)