Excavator Operator (Nights)

KRC Corporation • Groesbeck, TX

43d • Onsite

About The Position

Knife River is a PEOPLE-first company and one of the 10 largest construction materials producers/contractors in the Country. Our team members are key to our success, and we are committed to giving them the tools, training, and time to do their jobs productively and go home safely each day. We are a publicly traded company on the NYSE with the ticker symbol KNF and part of the S&P MidCap 400 index. Our goal is to build strong teams that, in turn, build strong communities.

Requirements

• Safety first attitude required
• Previous experience operating CAT 374 (200k lbs.) Hydraulic Excavator
• Previous experience working at aggregate plants or mines
• Able to provide and maintain the proper licensure and driving record
• Ability to pass a criminal background and pre-employment drug screen

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of plant operation, conveyor systems, and maintenance.
• Good mechanical, troubleshooting and communication skills.
• Positive attitude and the ability to work well with others and follow directions.
• Equipment operation skills helpful.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily equipment, walk around and site inspections to identify and correct any unsafe conditions and keep equipment properly maintained.
• Excavating and breaking hard rock for aggregate production.
• Efficiently transferring excavated material to trucks or conveyers.
• Stabilizing mining slopes to ensure safety and prevent collapses.
• Compact excavator for precise digging in confined spaces.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Sick Time
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short-term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Years of Service Recognition
• Voluntary Life Insurance for Employees, Spouses, and Dependents
• Critical Illness Plan
• Accident Coverage Plan
• Hospital Indemnity

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed