Construction Equipment Operator

Construction Equipment Operator

Job Category: Equipment Operator Requisition Number: CONST003373

Posted: March 26, 2026

Full-Time On-site

TANGENT, OR 97389, USA +3 more locations

Description

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Operate blade, dozer, excavator, and backhoe
• 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 all unsafe actions, processes and behaviors observed
• Other duties assigned as needed

Minimum Qualifications:

• Previous experience operating blades, and dozers, preferred
• Class A CDL in good standing w/ tanker is helpful
• Knowledge and understanding of grades, elevations and reading plans
• Ability to pass a pre-employment criminal background check, physical/functional exam and drug screen
• Ability to work flexible shifts including days, nights, weekends and overtime
• Display a professional and courteous attitude towards all team members and customers.

Additional Information

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401K with Company Match
• Profit Sharing
• 8 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 noted above. If unable to complete an application online you may print and send completed application to any Knife River NW address or stop in one of our locations to complete an application. 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.

Veterans: Put your Skills to Work with US!

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 Grade Checker. Navy: Advanced Equipment Operator Air Force: Pavements and Construction Equipment Helper Pavements and Construction Equipment Apprentice Pavements and Construction Equipment Journeyman Pavements and Construction Equipment Craftsman Pavements and Construction Equipment Army: Concrete and Asphalt Equipment Operator Coast Guard: Equipment Operator - Construction Marines: Basic Engineer, Construction and Equipment Marine Engineer Equipment Operator

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.