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Between $35k and
$48k
Per Year
Position range in Brazos County $35k - $48k Per Year
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Heavy Equipment Operator (HEO)

Knife River Corporation - South Occupation: Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators
Location: BRYAN, TX - 77807 Positions available: 1
Job #: 16782002 Work At Home option: No
Posted: 10/31/2024 Updated: 11/3/2024 Expires: 1/27/2025
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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 excellent opportunity for a Heavy Equipment Operator to safely and efficiently operate multiple pieces of construction equipment. The Heavy Equipment Operator will be proficient in the use of a diverse range of construction equipment including, Excavators, Loaders, Dozers, Rollers, Graders, and other pieces of equipment.
Minimum Qualifications:
-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.
Preferred Requirements:
-Previous experience operating construction equipment and maintenance is preferred.
-Previous knowledge of earthwork, road and highway construction is preferred.
-High school diploma/GED is preferred.
-A valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record is preferred.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
1. Operate all heavy equipment in a safe and appropriate manner.
2. Perform daily maintenance and safety checks of equipment.
3. Safely and properly perform maintenance (lubricating, fueling and cleaning) on equipment.
4. 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.
5. Use various pieces of equipment to perform fine grading and finishing, sloping and banking, backfilling, demolition, ditching, loading, excavating and stockpiling.
6. Operate equipment on public roadways, maintaining proper awareness of ones surroundings.
7. Perform routine cleaning and maintenance to ensure smooth operation of the equipment.
8. Troubleshoot and problem solve situations/problems (equipment operation/repair, etc.). Monitor and discuss production problems with co-workers and managers/supervisors.
9. Ensure MSHA, OSHA, EPA, DNR, safety and environmental regulation compliance.
10. Perform other construction related duties as required.
11. Timely and regular attendance is an essential requirement.
 
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 Heavy Equipment Operator position:

Air Force:
Pavement and Construction Equipment

Army:
Heavy Construction Equipment Operator
Quarrying Specialist
Concrete and Asphalt Equipment Operator

Marines:
Engineer Equipment Operator

 
 
This open job posting will remain open until 10/31/2024 or until it is filled.

Women, minorities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.


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Knife River Corporation - South
Is a Private Sector employer with 26 locations

https://www.kniferiver.com/

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Salary Range: $35,425.00 - $47,878.00 Year DOE (Depends on Experience) Benefits Provided: Not Available Other Benefits: Not Available
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This section shows the number of job openings advertised online in Brazos County, TX for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators and for the related occupational group of Construction and Extraction Occupations on January 18, 2025 (Jobs De-duplication Level 2).
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Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment OperatorsGreen Occupation 2
Construction and Extraction Occupations 36
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There were 2 job openings advertised online in Brazos County, TX for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators on January 18, 2025. There are also 36 job openings advertised online for the related occupation group of Construction and Extraction Occupations in Brazos County, TX on January 18, 2025.
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