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 Nations largest construction materials and contracting businesses. With over 1 billion tons of rock and over 5700 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 oneâofâaâkind training facility and in the field we build the capability needed to grow perform and sustain excellencewithout 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.

Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background checks.

If unable to apply online please mail completed application to:
Knife River Corporation
Box 5568
Bismarck ND 58506

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Required Experience:

IC