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Construction Equipment Operator

Knife River - South
Waco, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 3/1/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/1/2026
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:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
- 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

Additional Information:

Benefits:

Full-time employees are eligible for the following 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 www.kniferiver.com 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 541-693-5900 to speak with a human resources representative.

Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background check.



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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. Applicants of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

 

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