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Heavy Equipment Operator(s) (Seasonal)
Company: Knife River - Billings Division Department: Construction
Location: Billings, MT Hiring Manager: Todd M Mckeever
Closing Date: 10/31/2024 at 11:59pm CDT Job Type: Full-Time
Job Summary:
We are currently accepting applications for experienced heavy equipment operators for our construction services operations.
We are looking to fill the following positions: motor graders, rollers, excavators, scrapers and dozers.
Ability to establish and maintain positive & effective working relationships with all other personnel and to perform all duties safely and productively to ensure quality work.
Ability to safely and productively operate heavy equipment in various construction operations, including finish motor grader operators, hydraulic excavators and scraper operators.
Ability to conduct daily equipment inspections to identify any safety and maintenance issues.
Minimum Qualifications:
Must have 2 years experience, preferably with the defined type of equipment.
Ability to operate different types of equipment is a plus.
Must have the ability to read and understand grade.
Duties and/or Responsibilites
1. Applicants shall demonstrate the ability to safely and productively operate different types of equipment in various construction
operations including excavating and pipe installation, mass grading, finish grading and prep work, and asphalt paving.
2. Persons shall be able to work safely and follow all company policies.
3. Persons 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.
4. Operators shall have the ability to conduct daily equipment inspections to identify any safety and maintenance issues.
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 and life insurance for employees and their dependents, as well as short-term disability benefits for employees. Paid time off (PTO) is offered after 90 days successful employment, and Holiday Pay is offered after 30 days of successful employment.

We are a drug free work environment requiring pre-employment and random drug testing. Subject to background check.

You may apply online at jobs.kniferiver.com

If unable to apply online, mail completed application to:
PO Box 80066
Billings, MT 59108-0066
This Employer Participates in E-Verify (PDF).
Knife River is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected Veteran status.

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