Utility Crew Pipe Mainline Operator

Responsibilities

• Operate all heavy equipment safely and take action to prevent any and all unsafe actions or behaviors
• Perform daily equipment inspections
• Excavate mainline trenches in and around utilities
• Trench and set mainline trench boxes in accordance to OSHA standards
• Understand and implement the proper rigging for all materials being lowered into the trench
• Job requires steady to intermittent physical activity including standing, stooping kneeling, climbing, walking on uneven ground, shoveling, and raking
• Some physical labor is required
• Perform other duties as directed by supervisor

• Must be willing to work flexible shifts
• Must be willing to work in all weather conditions
• Valid driver’s license but a CDL is a preferred
• Must pass a pre employment drug screening and background
• Ability to communicate and work with others in a high stress environment
• Actively implement company & industry safety policies to ensure a consistently safe working environment for employees, owners, and the public

• Company paid medical, dental and vision
• 401K
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability

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.

Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background checks.

You may apply online at

If Unable To Apply Online, Mail Completed Application To

4800 Wilkie Street
Missoula, Mt 59808