GPS BLADE MOTORGRADER - FINISH
Role Overview
Responsible to safely operate grader to spread and level dirt, gravel and stone to grade specification.
Key Skills for This Role
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ROLE OVERVIEW
Responsible to safely operate grader to spread and level dirt, gravel and stone to grade specification.
DUTIES AND/OR RESPONSIBILITIES
- (summary of components that make up the job)
- 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.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- (minimum educational, experience, or other relevant job 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.
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
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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 laws.
Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background checks.
All applications are submitted online. If you are having issues completing the application, please come to the office for assistance.
About Knife River
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