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Knife River

LOADER OPERATOR - (SEASONAL)

Detroit Lakes, MN · On-site

$17.25 - $22.75/hr

Keep pit floor smooth & haul roads maintained * May keep concrete plant fed for maximum production ... Loader Operator you will have: * General education, grammar and arithmetic: GED or high school ...

Earthwork Services

Gravel Pit Operator

Barnesville, MN · On-site

Gravel Pit Operator Position DetailsOperate a variety of heavy equipment to accomplish difficult or ... plant and loader.MSHA certified preferredValid driver's licenseClass A license is preferred ...

Earthwork Services, Inc.

Gravel Pit Operator

Barnesville, MN · On-site

$18.75 - $25.50/hr

Gravel Pit Operator Position Details * Operate a variety of heavy equipment to accomplish difficult ... Experience preferred with running screen plant, crusher plant and loader. * MSHA certified ...

Earthwork Services

Gravel Pit Operator

Barnesville, MN · On-site

$18.75 - $25.50/hr

Gravel Pit Operator Position Details * Operate a variety of heavy equipment to accomplish difficult ... Experience preferred with running screen plant, crusher plant and loader. * MSHA certified ...

Earthwork Services

Gravel Pit Operator

Barnesville, MN · On-site

Gravel Pit Operator Position DetailsOperate a variety of heavy equipment to accomplish difficult or ... plant and loader.MSHA certified preferredValid driver's licenseClass A license is preferred ...

Earthwork Services

Gravel Pit Operator

Barnesville, MN · On-site

$18.75 - $25.50/hr

Gravel Pit Operator Position Details * Operate a variety of heavy equipment to accomplish difficult ... Experience preferred with running screen plant, crusher plant and loader. * MSHA certified ...

Earthwork Services, Inc.

Gravel Pit Operator

Barnesville, MN · On-site

$18.75 - $25.50/hr

Gravel Pit Operator Position Details * Operate a variety of heavy equipment to accomplish difficult ... Experience preferred with running screen plant, crusher plant and loader. * MSHA certified ...

Amrize

Equipment Operator - Pit 21

Glyndon, MN

Equipment Operator - Pit 21 | Req ID: 17307 | HR Contact: Katherine Therese HENNESSY | Location ... to Dozer,Track loader, Excavator, Skidsteer, Tractor, and Backhoe. * Assists crew in daily ...

Amrize

Equipment Operator - Pit 21

Glyndon, MN · On-site

Equipment Operator - Pit 21 | Req ID: 17307 | HR Contact: Katherine Therese HENNESSY| Location ... to Dozer,Track loader, Excavator, Skidsteer, Tractor, and Backhoe. * Assists crew in daily ...

Duininck Companies

Utility Operator | North

Morris, MN · On-site

$22 - $28/hr

The Utility Operator is responsible for assisting plant and pit operations run smoothly. This can ... Loads bins, hoppers, aggregate trucks, and other equipment. * Operates other equipment when needed ...

Duininck Companies

Utility Operator | South

New London, MN · On-site

$22 - $28/hr

The Utility Operator is responsible for assisting plant and pit operations run smoothly. This can ... Loads bins, hoppers, aggregate trucks, and other equipment. * Operates other equipment when needed ...

Arctic Cat

Forklift Operator

Thief River Falls, MN · On-site

$19/hr

Load trailers for external outbound shipments and unload trailers and deliver materials to their ... Basic Microsoft Office applications * Required to pass internal PIT course for forklift ...

Arctic Cat

Forklift Operator

Thief River Falls, MN · On-site

$19/hr

Load trailers for external outbound shipments and unload trailers and deliver materials to their ... Basic Microsoft Office applications * Required to pass internal PIT course for forklift ...

Arctic Cat

Forklift Operator

Thief River Falls, MN · On-site

$19/hr

Load trailers for external outbound shipments and unload trailers and deliver materials to their ... Basic Microsoft Office applications * Required to pass internal PIT course for forklift ...

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What is the difference between Overnight Pit Loader Operator vs Underground Miner?

AspectOvernight Pit Loader OperatorUnderground Miner
CredentialsHigh school diploma, safety certifications, equipment operation licensesHigh school diploma, safety certifications, specialized underground mining training
Work EnvironmentOpen-pit mining sites, outdoor, day and night shiftsUnderground tunnels, confined spaces, often in shifts
Industry UsageSurface mining operations, quarry sitesUnderground mineral extraction, coal, metals

The Overnight Pit Loader Operator primarily works in open-pit mining environments, focusing on loading materials from surface pits, often during night shifts. In contrast, Underground Miners operate in subterranean settings, extracting minerals from underground tunnels. Both roles require safety certifications and equipment operation skills but differ significantly in work environment and specific duties.

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LOADER OPERATOR - (SEASONAL)

Knife River Corporation

Detroit Lakes, MN • On-site

$18.75 - $24.50/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 25 days ago

Knife River rating

7.4

Company rating: 7.4 out of 10

Based on 64 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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Job description

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 MidCap 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 and properly operate loader to feed conveyors, hoppers or load trucks. Will need to display a professional and courteous attitude with customers and team members.
Typical schedule is Monday - Friday 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM; Saturday as needed. Hours may vary depending on weather and customer demand.
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 loader. Maintain 3 points of contact at all times while performing maintenance activities.
  3. Safely and properly operate loader. Make sure bucket/attachments are lowered to ground whenever leaving the equipment.
  4. Load trucks with driver in sight to communicate and ensure safe loading procedure.
  5. Load trucks up to legal hauling weight limit
  6. Identify appropriate material to produce quality aggregate material per job specifications. Communicate with other personnel and make required adjustments to material blends.
  7. Maintain smooth, level haul roads
  8. Maintain contaminate free aggregate piles
  9. Inspect material - check gradation quality, oversize rocks, contaminants
  10. Keep pit floor smooth & haul roads maintained
  11. May keep concrete plant fed for maximum production
  12. Check for spillage on plant floor and clean up daily (assist with shoveling spillage)
  13. Check for worn out flashing on plant that could lead to spillage
  14. May maintain the left over concrete that is dumped out at the plant
  15. Communicate effectively (verbal, listening, written) and work with 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.
  16. Troubleshoot and problem solve situations/problems (material quality, equipment operation/repair, etc). Monitor and discuss production problems with co-workers and managers/supervisors.
  17. Ensure OSHA, MSHA, EPA, DNR, lockout/tagout, safety and environmental regulation compliance.
  18. Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS (minimum educational, experience, or other relevant job requirements)
As a successful Loader Operator you will have:
  1. General education, grammar and arithmetic: GED or high school diploma or equivalent
  2. Ability to hold and maintain proper licensure in accordance with all state and federal DOT/FMCSA regulations
  3. Knowledge of equipment operation and maintenance
  4. Ability to work flexible shifts, including overtime and some Saturdays

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 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.
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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