Underground Equipment Operator

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, and we are 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 safely each day. 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.

We are hiring an Underground Equipment Operator at our Medford OR operation. In this role, you’ll operate a 305 to 336 size excavator for underground water, sewer and storm drain lines. You must have experience digging trenches with large excavators, working around live utilities, and understand trench safety.

This is a union position with membership to the Operators Union required after hire.

• Union Scale Wage: $52.55 per hour
• Benefits: Full union benefit package.

Major Job Responsibilities and Qualifications will include:

• Operate 305 to 336 size excavators for underground excavation, prior experience required.
• Operate excavator in and around live utilities, prior experience in this type of environment required.
• Understand trench and excavation safety requirements and state and federal regulations.
• Ensure equipment is properly inspected before and after shift.
• Ability to work overtime and a flexible schedule which include both days and nights.

How to Apply:

Subject to pre-employment drug testing and physical capacities.