GPS Blade Motorgrader-Finish Job Waco area,Texas USA,Transportation

Minimum Qualifications

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.

Duties and 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, back filling, 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.

Benefits

Paid Holidays
Paid Vacation
Two Medical Plan Options with Generous Employer Contributions
Health Savings Account (partially funded by Employer)
Prescription Drug Plans Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical and Dependent Care
Dental
Vision
Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
Company Paid Short Term Disability Income Replacement
Company Paid Long Term Disability Income Replacement
Profit Sharing
401(k) with Company Match
Voluntary Life, Accident, and Critical Illness plans for Employees, Spouses, and Dependents
Company Paid Employee Assistance Plan, Travel Insurance, and Access to Legal Advice

Veterans and Military Transition

At Knife River, we are committed to helping our military transition to civilian life. We are constantly looking to add veterans to our workforce and want to make the transition as smooth as possible. Women, minorities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

Air Force

Pavement and Construction Equipment

Army

Heavy Construction Equipment Operator
Quarrying Specialist
Concrete and Asphalt Equipment Operator

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 check.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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