Knik Construction Co., Inc. is one of the largest and most geographically diverse civil and heavy construction companies in the state of Alaska. We work with DOT Agencies, FAA-regulated airports, boroughs, and privately owned contractors who trust us to ensure jobs run smoothly. An extensive fleet of equipment allows us to work anywhere in Alaska and beyond that is accessible by air, land, and sea on projects of all sizes. As the premier civil and heavy construction company in Alaska, we lead transportation construction and maintenance while producing almost all of our products.
Location: Alaska – Valdez
Title: Crushing Operator– Heavy Civil
Job Summary: Knik Construction, an Alaska Paving Contractor, is looking for a Crusher Operator. This person will be required to operate and maintain the plants as well as interact with Project Managers, Quality Control and Safety personnel to assure a quality product is produced and a safe working environment is maintained.

WORK REQUIREMENTS:

• Five year related experience with Construction or Rock Crushers
• Thorough knowledge of heavy construction equipment
• Ability to work in high production environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to respond quickly and effectively under pressure and deadlines
• Pre-hire drug test

Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Able to stand, walk, use hands and fingers to manipulate objects or controls, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk and hear.
• Vision abilities (with correction) include close, distance, peripheral, depth, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Able to work in all weather conditions.
• Employee is frequently required to sit, climb, and use hands.
• Employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, crawl, kneel, bend, and reach with hand and arms above their shoulders.
• Employee must occasionally lift and/or move anywhere up to 50 pounds.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operates Rock Crusher Plant
• Properly follows all company policies and OSHA/MSHA regulations for safe working procedures and environment. Report any problems to the Project Manager or Safety Manager.
• Maintains communication with Project Managers to ensure all required materials, equipment, and inspections support the project schedule
• Interacts with Company Managers to ensure issues are addressed
• Interacts with Quality Control personnel to ensure specifications are met
• Oversees and participates in crusher maintenance
• Communicates with Project Managers to ensure efficient and productive work completed in a timely manner
• Ensures that accurate records of daily activities or delays are documented
• Ensures compliance with company policy and procedures
• Ensures safe work conditions
• Performs additional assignments as required

Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Able to stand, walk, use hands and fingers to manipulate objects or controls, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk and hear.
• Vision abilities (with correction) include close, distance, peripheral, depth, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Able to work in all weather conditions.
• Employee is frequently required to sit, climb, and use hands.
• Employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, crawl, kneel, bend, and reach with hand and arms above their shoulders.
• Employee must occasionally lift and/or move anywhere up to 50 pounds