PIT CREW FOREMAN

Job Summary:

Knife River is 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 go home safely each day. Our goal is to build strong teams that, in turn, build strong communities. Join our growing team today!

We have an excellent opportunity for a Pit Crew Foreman in various locations along the Willamette Valley, Oregon!

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

- Lead crew in stripping/mining operations

- Lead crew in weekly safety meetings

- Make sure all stripping/mining is done in a safe manner also complying with all conditions set in mining permits

- Operate various types of heavy equipment to include front end loaders, dozers, and excavator (feeding crushers, loading trucks, and stripping overburden), grader, water truck and pit haul truck

- Maintain own equipment

- Assist in the yard with maintenance on crusher as necessary

- Responsible for seeing that all safety equipment is in place at all times

- Other misc. duties as directed by supervisor

- Always work safely and take action to prevent any and all unsafe actions, processes, and behaviors observed

Hours:

- Usually, 6:00 am to 6:00pm but will vary depending on workload.

- Must be able to work overtime & Nights or weekends if required.

Minimum Qualifications:

- Experience in the safe and efficient operation of heavy equipment

- Need ability and experience to efficiently lead crew in all aspects of quarry and sand/gravel extraction, stripping and reclamation

- Must be self-motivated and be able to work unsupervised

- Need positive attitude and the ability to work well with others and follow directions

- A valid driver's license in good standing

- Ability to pass criminal background check and pre-employment testing

- must have previous leadership experience in mining operations/stripping

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

-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 jobs.kniferiver.com 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 541-693-5960 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 Foreman position:

Air Force:

Pavement and Construction Equipment Journeyman

Pavement and Construction Equipment Apprentice

Pavement and Construction Equipment Helper

Army:

Construction Equipment Supervisor

Motor Transport Operator

General Construction Equipment Operator

Rough Terrain Forklift & Loader Operator

Heavy Construction Equipment Operator

Horizontal Construction Engineer

Coast Guard:

Damage Controlman

Navy:

Equipment Operator

Equipment Operator Basic

Advanced Equipment Operator

Construction person

Marines:

Basic Engineer, Construction and Equipment Marine