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HEAVY Equipment Operator - Grading; Seasonal

Job in Williston, Williams County, North Dakota, 58801, USA
Listing for: Knife River - ND
Seasonal/Temporary position
Listed on 2026-02-16
Job specializations:
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, General Labor
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 10000 - 60000 USD Yearly USD 10000.00 60000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - GRADING (Seasonal)

Overview

Good Pay! Good Benefits! Good People! Knife River is a PEOPLE-first company. Our team members are key to our success, and we are committed to giving them the tools, training, and time to do their jobs productively and go home safely each day. Please consider joining our growing team today!

At Knife River, we take care of our team because we know it's our people who make us successful. We are one of the 10 largest construction materials producers/contractors in the Country. Our goal is to build strong teams that, in turn, build strong communities. We are also a publicly traded company on the NYSE with the ticker symbol KNF and part of the S&P Mid Cap 400 index.

Role Overview

This is a seasonal position, you can use your winters off to travel, hunt, fish or for other activities you enjoy while your benefits continue year round.

This position is responsible to safely maintain and operate various equipment (Dozer, Skidsteer, Excavator, Loader) to produce quality asphalt paving, grading, or aggregate projects. Will need to display a professional and courteous attitude with customers and team members.

Duties and/or 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 equipment. Maintain 3 points of contact at all times while performing maintenance activities.
  • Safely and properly operate equipment. Make sure bucket/attachments are lowered to ground whenever leaving the equipment.
  • May load trucks with driver in sight to communicate and ensure safe loading procedure.
  • Communicate effectively (verbal, listening, written) and work with difficult 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.
  • Assist other co-workers as needed.
  • Ensure OSHA, MSHA, EPA, DNR, lock out/tag out, safety and environmental regulation compliance.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Minimum Requirements

    As a successful Operator, you will have:

  • Ability to hold and maintain a driver's license in accordance with all state regulations
  • 3-5 years' experience in heavy equipment maintenance and operation
  • Ability to work flexible shifts, including overtime, possible nights and some Saturdays.
  • 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 law. Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background checks.

    All applications are completed online. If you're having issues completing the application, you can stop at our office for assistance.

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