Diesel Mechanic

Position Overview

Mechanic repairs and maintains trucks, bulldozers, scrapers, wheel and track loaders, trench diggers, asphalt equipment as well as any other type of machinery that may be brought in for maintenance and/or repairs.

• 4+ years' experience working on heavy equipment and construction type vehicles both diesel and gasoline.
• Ability to hold and maintain proper licensure and acceptable driving record.
• GED and/or equivalent combination of experience.
• Ability to work flexible shifts, including overtime, possible nights and some Saturday.

• CDL and endorsements related to the mechanic and transport field
• Current medical card.
• Mechanic Certifications from an accredited program.
• Light welding experience.

• Utilize manuals, hand tools & power tools.
• Utilize on-line computer research and diagnostics resource tools.
• Extensive knowledge of electrical power, transmissions, brake, hydraulic and other equipment systems.
• Ability to read job orders, observe and listen to equipment in operation to determine system malfunctions.
• Repair cylinders, elevator chains, undercarriages, planetaries, recharges and replaces batteries, transmissions, torque converters, planetaries and hydraulic pumps using mechanic hand tools, welding equipment, standard charts and hoists.
• Examine and replace protective guards, loose bolts and specific safety devices on heavy equipment as needed.
• Lubricates moving parts and drives repaired truck or equipment to verify conformance to specifications.
• Completes appropriate paperwork to support preventative maintenance and repair activities.
• Ensure MSHA, OSHA, EPA, DNR, safety and environmental regulation compliance.
• Always work safely and take action to prevent any and all unsafe actions, processes, and behaviors.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Extensive knowledge and experience with all types of gasoline and diesel construction equipment and vehicles.
• Ability to safely use hand tools and equipment.
• Must be able to troubleshoot and problem solve.
• Independently working to assess and repair equipment appropriately.

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.

All applications are completed online. If you’re having issues completing the application, you can stop at our office for assistance.