Heavy Equipment Instructor

At Knife River, we take care of our team because we know it is our people who make us successful. We are one of the Nation’s largest construction materials and contracting businesses. With over 1 billion tons of rock and over 5,700 employees across the western U.S., 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. Please consider joining our growing team today!

Knife River puts People First by intentionally developing team members in a safe, supportive environment. At our one‑of‑a‑kind training facility, and in the field, we build the capability needed to grow, perform, and sustain excellence—without compromising safety. This team member will focus on instruction for safe and effective heavy equipment operation, grade control systems, and comprehensive operator development for both production and construction.

Minimum Qualifications:  

• Minimum 4 years of operator experience in heavy construction, quarry/aggregates, and/or mining industries
• Understanding of grading, excavation, mining and aggregate production
• Knowledge of GPS machine control systems (Preferably Trimble)
• Knowledge of the process steps in a construction and construction materials environment
• Understanding of optimal equipment purpose and usage in construction and construction materials industry
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external customers
• Good organizational, project management, and time management skills
• Self-motivated to take on new tasks
• Strong drive to achieve and continue learning
• Ability to travel approximately up to 50%
• Occasional evening and weekend work will be required
• Experienced in Microsoft Office Suite – specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Duties and/or Responsibilities:  

• Develop and deliver training content to enhance operator skills in the safe and efficient operation of assigned equipment family.
• Conduct classroom and hands-on field training for equipment such as dozers, excavators, graders, loaders, skid steers, haul trucks, and support equipment.
• Monitor, evaluate, and record training activities, materials and program effectiveness through on-going metrics and reporting activities
• Work with the Training Coordinator to maintain a schedule of training resources (personnel, materials, equipment, and time)
• Directly deliver instructor lead on-site (KRTC) and off-site courses
• Work with stakeholder groups as appropriate to identify training needs and goals
• Ensure on-going maintenance of equipment necessary for content delivery
• Assist with maintenance and operations of the Training Center which will include mandatory weekends and evenings, on occasion

What the Life at Knife Offers:  

• Highly competitive salary and annual incentive plan.
  
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits programs.
  
• 401k retirement savings program, with matching and additional retirement contribution.
  
• Health and wellness programs.
  
• A fun, inclusive, people-first culture!

How To Apply:
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.

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