Construction Equipment Operator

Construction Equipment Operator

Job Category: Equipment Operator Requisition Number: CONST001948

Posted: June 17, 2026

Full-Time

On-site

WACO, TX 76705, USA +1 more locations

Description

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Operate blade, dozer, excavator, loader, rollers and backhoes
• Grade checking experience preferred
• Must be willing to do some manual labor as needed to get the job done
• Observe hand signals, markings and/or grade stakes while operating equipment
• Assure all safety policies and procedures are followed to prevent any and all unsafe actions, processes and behaviors observed
• Other duties assigned as needed

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ability to operate various types of equipment safely, including blades, dozers, excavators, loaders, rollers and backhoes
• Grade checking experience preferred
• Must be willing to do some manual labor
• Observe hand signals, markings and/or grade stakes while operating equipment
• Assure all safety policies and procedures are followed to prevent any and all unsafe actions, processes and behaviors observed
• Other duties assigned as needed

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401K with Company Match
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Safety Incentives
• Years of Service Recognition

How to Apply:

To be considered for this position; candidates must complete and submit an employment application at by the posting deadline 02/28/2025. If unable to complete an application online you may visit our office in person located at 2901 Marlin Highway 6, Waco, Texas 76705 to complete a paper application in person. 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. If you are an individual with a qualified disability as defined by federal, state, or local law and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application for any reason, please contact your state employment agency or you may call View phone number on click.appcast.io to speak with a human resources representative. Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background check.

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.