GPS Blade Motorgrader-Finish

KRC Corporation•Waco, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Knife River is a PEOPLE-first company. 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. Please consider joining our growing team today! 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. 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.

Requirements

Experience with GPS Blade Equipment.
Experience with equipment maintenance & operation.
Experience with heavy road construction work.
Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and physical.
Must meet Knife River-South employment standards with regards to background/MVR checks.
Must be able to work overtime and be flexible with hours (daytime/nighttime).
Ability to work outside in all seasons.
Must have a “safety first” attitude.
Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures is required.

Nice To Haves

Many jobs within the military are transferable to our Heavy Equipment Operator position: Air Force: Pavement and Construction Equipment Army: Heavy Construction Equipment Operator Quarrying Specialist Concrete and Asphalt Equipment Operator Marines: Engineer Equipment Operator

Responsibilities

Operate all heavy equipment in a safe and appropriate manner.
Perform daily maintenance and safety checks of equipment.
Safely and properly perform maintenance (lubricating, fueling and cleaning) on equipment.
Maneuver heavy equipment into loading or unloading positions, following signals from loading crew as needed; check that the vehicle position is correct and any special loading equipment is properly positioned.
Use various pieces of equipment to perform fine grading and finishing, sloping and banking, backfilling, demolition, ditching, loading, excavating and stockpiling.
Operate equipment on public roadways, maintaining proper awareness of one's surroundings.
Perform routine cleaning and maintenance to ensure smooth operation of the equipment.
Troubleshoot and problem solve situations/problems (equipment operation/repair, etc.).
Monitor and discuss production problems with co-workers and managers/supervisors.
Ensure MSHA, OSHA, EPA, DNR, safety and environmental regulation compliance.
Perform other construction related duties as required.
Timely and regular attendance is an essential requirement.