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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 operate equipment (excavator, blade, front-end loader, dozer, motor grader, power broom, roller, etc.) to spread/level dirt/gravel/stone to grade specifications in construction maintenance and earthwork structures such as highways, streets, airports, dikes and temporary roads. Typical schedule is Monday - Friday 7:00 AM - 7:00 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) Perform daily equipment, walk around and site inspections to identify and correct any unsafe conditions and keep equipment properly maintained. 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 & 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. Ensure OSHA, EPA, DNR, safety and environmental regulation compliance. Performs other duties as assigned. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS (minimum educational, experience, or other relevant job requirements) Equipment operation and maintenance. Driver's license preferred. Ability to work flexible shifts, including overtime, possible nights and some Saturdays. Able and willing to travel and work in Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota as needed. BENEFITS: Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts 401(k) with Company Match Profit Sharing Paid Time Off 8 Paid Holidays Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance Short-term Disability Employee Assistance Program Years of Service Recognition Voluntary Life Insurance for Employees, Spouses, and Dependents Critical Illness Plan Accident Coverage Plan Hospital Indemnity Employee Appreciation Program 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. 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.