Dozer Operator (Seasonal) Company: Knife River - Central Minnesota Division Department: Aggregate Location: Sauk Rapids Various locations - Central MN, MN Hiring Manager: Toby J Opstedal Closing Date: 06/30/2024 at 11:59pm CDT Job Type: Full-Time - Seasonal Job Summary: To open new or existing site and prepare for aggregate extraction & stockpiling then restore site after extraction operation is completed. Minimum Qualifications: 1.General education, grammar and arithmetic, GED or high school diploma or equivalent 2.Equipment maintenance & operation 3.Ability to provide and maintain proper licensure, medical card and acceptable driving record. 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. If unable to apply online, mail completed application to:4787 Shadow Wood Drive NE, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379. Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background check. Duties & Responsibilities 1.Perform daily equipment, walk around and site inspections to identify and correct any unsafe conditions and keep equipment properly maintained. 2.Safely and properly perform maintenance (lubricating, fueling and cleaning) on bulldozer. 3.Safely and properly operate bulldozer 4.Construct drain field and ditches as needed 5.Prepare site for aggregate mining and stockpile millings and other aggregate products for the plants 6.Recover submerged aggregate 7.Cover fabric on job sites 8.Maintain strong customer relations with managers, supervisors, pit owners, co-workers and other customers 9.Communicate effectively (verbal, listening, written) and work with difficult people under high stress situations. Self-motivated, team-player with good interpersonal skills; ability to maintain positive customer relations and act courteous/respectful of others. 10.Troubleshoot and problem solve situations/problems (material quality, equipment operation/repair, etc.). Monitor and discuss production problems with co-workers and managers/supervisors. 11.Ensure MSHA, OSHA, EPA, DNR, safety and environmental regulation compliance. 12.Performs other duties as assigned. Knife River is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected Veteran status.