Preventative Maintenance

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance inspections, services and annual interstate inspections
• Complete all paperwork that may be necessary on a variety of units, including construction equipment, paving equipment, trucks and trailers and mining equipment
• Must have own PM technician hand tools, but Knife River does provide large tools that have a replacement policy
• Assure all safety policies and procedures are followed to prevent all unsafe actions, processes and behaviors observed
• Other duties assigned as needed

• Must be a highly motivated self-starter, who can work without direct supervision
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid commercial driver's license with Hazmat and Tank endorsement, medical card and have a clean driving record
• Ability to pass a pre-employment criminal background, physical/functional and drug screen
• Display a professional and courteous attitude towards all team members
• Ability to climb, crawl and sometimes be in tight or cramped spaces

• 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

To be considered for this position, candidates must complete and submit an employment application at  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  to speak with a human resources representative.

Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background check.

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 Preventive Maintenance Specialist position:

• Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic
• Track Vehicle Repairer
• Construction Equipment Repairer
• Maintenance Supervisor

• Machinery Technician

• Caterpillar Diesel Technician
• Construction Mechanic
• Advanced Construction Mechanic

• Engineer Equipment Mechanic

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.