Excavator Operator Job at Knife River - South Dakota Division
This is a full-time, year-round position.
JOB SUMMARY
Operate one or more types of heavy equipment used in quarry operations to excavate, move and grade earth or to scoop, lift and transport rock, sand and gravel to and from storage or processing areas, to feed conveyors, hoppers, chutes, rail cars, or trucks.
DUTIES AND/OR RESPONSIBILITIES
Operating large-scale power equipment, such as front-end loaders in a safe manner.
Controlling machines and processes using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity.
Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects and documenting and reporting any safety concerns.
Lubricating, adjusting, or repairing machinery and replace parts safely.
Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
Follow all safety guidelines including federal, state, local and company policies.
Certain job tasks may require you to wear a half mask respirator in which you will need to meet the osha guidelines based on 1910.134(g)(1)(i).
Performs other duties as assigned.
Certain job tasks may require you to wear a half mask respirator in which you will need to meet the osha guidelines based on 1910.134(g)(1)(i).
Typical hours during Production are M-F 7am-5pm. Some Saturdays 7am-Noon, depending on business needs.
JOB SUMMARY
Operate one or more types of heavy equipment used in quarry operations to excavate, move and grade earth or to scoop, lift and transport rock, sand and gravel to and from storage or processing areas, to feed conveyors, hoppers, chutes, rail cars, or trucks.
DUTIES AND/OR RESPONSIBILITIES
Operating large-scale power equipment, such as front-end loaders in a safe manner.
Controlling machines and processes using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity.
Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects and documenting and reporting any safety concerns.
Lubricating, adjusting, or repairing machinery and replace parts safely.
Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
Follow all safety guidelines including federal, state, local and company policies.
Certain job tasks may require you to wear a half mask respirator in which you will need to meet the osha guidelines based on 1910.134(g)(1)(i).
Performs other duties as assigned.
Certain job tasks may require you to wear a half mask respirator in which you will need to meet the osha guidelines based on 1910.134(g)(1)(i).
Typical hours during Production are M-F 7am-5pm. Some Saturdays 7am-Noon, depending on business needs.
Minimum Qualifications:
EDUCATION AND/OR WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
High school education and six months experience operating large scale equipment, or
Equivalent combination of education and experience.
Driver's license required.
High school education and six months experience operating large scale equipment, or
Equivalent combination of education and experience.
Driver's license required.
How To Apply
Knife River, Ellis & Eastern & Rail to Road are Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers. 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.
Mail completed application to Knife River, 1500 North Sweetman Place, Box 84140, Sioux Falls, SD 57118-4140
Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background check.
Mail completed application to Knife River, 1500 North Sweetman Place, Box 84140, Sioux Falls, SD 57118-4140
Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background check.
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