Utility Pipe Crew Operator

Responsibilities

• Operate all heavy equipment safely and take action to prevent any and all unsafe actions or behaviors
• Perform daily equipment inspections
• Use equipment for back filling, loading, excavating, and stockpiling
• Operate equipment in tight residential and commercial environments
• Must be willing to do physical labor
• Perform other duties as directed by supervisor

• Requires bending, kneeling, climbing, walking and twisting
• Must be willing to work flexible shifts
• Must work in all weather conditions
• Drivers license but a CDL is preferred
• Must pass a pre‑employment drug screening and background check

• Company paid medical, dental and vision
• 401K
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability

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 law.

Subject to pre‑employment drug testing and background checks.

You may apply online at

If unable to apply online, mail completed application to:

4800 Wilkie Street

Missoula, MT 59808

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