Loader Operator - Aggregate (Seasonal)

KRC Corporationβ€’Minot, ND
β€’Onsite

About The Position

Knife River is a PEOPLE-first company, committed to providing team members with the tools, training, and time to do their jobs productively and safely. As one of the 10 largest construction materials producers/contractors in the country and a publicly traded company on the NYSE (KNF), we aim to build strong teams that build strong communities. This is a seasonal position, offering winters off while benefits continue year-round. The role is responsible for operating and maintaining a loader to feed conveyors, hoppers, or load trucks. The typical schedule is Monday - Friday, 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM, with Saturdays as needed. The position is located in Verendrye, ND.

Requirements

  • General education, grammar and arithmetic, GED or high school diploma or equivalent
  • Equipment operation & maintenance
  • Ability to provide and maintain proper licensure, medical card, and acceptable driving record

Responsibilities

  • Perform daily equipment, walk around and site inspections to identify and correct any unsafe conditions and keep equipment properly maintained.
  • Safely and properly perform maintenance (lubricating, fueling and cleaning) on loader.
  • Maintain 3 points of contact at all times while performing maintenance activities.
  • Safely and properly operate loader.
  • Make sure bucket/attachments are lowered to ground whenever leaving the equipment.
  • Load trucks with driver in sight to communicate and ensure safe loading procedure.
  • Load trucks up to legal hauling weight limit.
  • Identify appropriate material to produce quality aggregate material per job specifications.
  • Communicate with other personnel and make required adjustments to material blends.
  • Maintain smooth, level haul roads.
  • Maintain contaminate free aggregate piles.
  • Inspect material - check gradation quality, oversize rocks, contaminants.
  • Keep pit floor smooth & haul roads maintained.
  • May keep concrete plant fed for maximum production.
  • Check for spillage on plant floor and clean up daily (assist with shoveling spillage).
  • Check for worn out flashing on plant that could lead to spillage.
  • May maintain the left over concrete that is dumped out at the plant.
  • Communicate effectively (verbal, listening, written) and work with people under high stress situations.
  • Self-motivated, team-player with good interpersonal skills; ability to maintain positive customer relations and act courteous/respectful of others.
  • Troubleshoot and problem solve situations/problems (material quality, equipment operation/repair, etc).
  • Monitor and discuss production problems with co-workers and managers/supervisors.
  • Ensure OSHA, MSHA, EPA, DNR, lockout/tagout, safety and environmental regulation compliance.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
  • Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
  • 401(k) with Company Match
  • Profit Sharing
  • Paid Time Off
  • 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
  • Employee Appreciation Program
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