YARD LOADER OPERATOR

Job Summary:

Knife River is a PEOPLE-first company. Our team members are the 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. Our goal is to build strong teams that, in turn, build strong communities. Join our growing team today!

Knife River has an immediate opening for a Yard Loader Operator in Corvallis, OR!

Position closes: 04/04/25

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Operate loader to feed A/C plant, RM plant. Stockpile from crusher, stockpile management, load highway trucks, Maintain R/M Clean out, yard floor maintenance
• Keep plant areas clean/free of excess material, maintain own equipment
• Always work safely and take action to prevent any and all unsafe actions, processes and behaviors observed
• Other misc. duties as directed by supervisor
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  Must be willing Load at locations with large impact jobs that are hauling in excess of 5000+ tons per day other than Corvallis.

  
  
• Must have Great communication Skills with A/C, R/M, Crushing Plant, Supervisor.

Great opportunity to learn other skills like operating excavator, dozer and basic operations of a crushing plant!

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience in the safe and efficient operation of a loader
• Must have a positive attitude, the ability to work well with others and follow directions
• Clean driving record required
• Ability to pass Pre-employment Background Check and Testing

Benefits:

Full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401K with Company Match
• Profit Sharing
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Safety Incentives
• Years of Service Recognition

How to Apply:

To be considered for this position, candidates must complete and submit an employment application at jobs.kniferiver.com by the posting deadline noted above. If unable to complete an application online you may print and send completed application to any Knife River NW address or stop in one of our locations to complete an application. 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.

If you are an individual with a qualified disability as defined by federal, state, or local law and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application for any reason, please contact your state employment agency or you may call 541-693-5900 to speak with a human resources representative.

Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background check.

Veterans: Put Your Skills to Work with Us!
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. There are many jobs within the military that are transferable to our Loader Operator position:

Air Force:
Pavement and Construction Equipment Journeyman
Pavement and Construction Equipment Apprentice
Pavement and Construction Equipment Helper

Army:
Construction Equipment Supervisor
Motor Transport Operator
General Construction Equipment Operator
Rough Terrain Forklift & Loader Operator
Heavy Construction Equipment Operator
Horizontal Construction Engineer

Navy:
Equipment Operator
Equipment Operator Basic
Advanced Equipment Operator
Constructionman

Marines:
Basic Engineer, Construction and Equipment Marine
Motor Vehicle Operator