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Knife River Corporation
life insurance, vision insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k), profit sharing
United States, Minnesota, Cold Spring
16905 County Road 158 (Show on map)
Sep 28, 2026
Description

Great Pay! Great Benefits! Strong Teams! Knife River is a PEOPLE-first company. Our teams are the foundation of our success, and we're committed to providing the training, tools and support to do great work and go home safely at the end of each day. Join a team that looks out for one another and supports career growth from day one.

ROLE OVERVIEW:

This position is responsible to safely operate excavating equipment to excavate, move and grade earth.

The typical schedule is Monday - Friday with one Saturday per month.

DUTIES AND/OR RESPONSIBILITIES (summary of components that make up the job)



  1. Perform daily equipment, walk around and site inspections to identify and correct any unsafe conditions and keep equipment properly maintained.
  2. Safely and properly perform maintenance (lubricating, fueling and cleaning) on excavation equipment.
  3. Safely and properly operate excavation equipment
  4. 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.
  5. Troubleshoot and problem solve situations/problems (material quality, equipment operation/repair, etc.). Monitor and discuss production problems with co-workers and managers/supervisors.
  6. Ensure MSHA, OSHA, EPA, DNR, safety and environmental regulation compliance.
  7. Constantly working in an environment with: Sitting, reaching and handling.
  8. Performs other duties as assigned.


MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS (minimum educational, experience, or other relevant job requirements)



  1. General education, grammar and arithmetic, GED or high school diploma or equivalent
  2. Equipment maintenance & operation
  3. Ability to provide and maintain proper licensure, medical card and acceptable driving record.


COMPENSATION:

$27.00 - $35.00 depending on experience.

BENEFITS:



  1. Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
  2. Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
  3. 401(k) with Company Match
  4. Profit Sharing
  5. Paid Time Off
  6. 8 Paid Holidays
  7. Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
  8. Short-term Disability
  9. Employee Assistance Program
  10. Years of Service Recognition
  11. Voluntary Life Insurance for Employees, Spouses, and Dependents
  12. Critical Illness Plan
  13. Accident Coverage Plan
  14. 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.

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