Field Mechanic

Overview

Knife River is a publicly traded company (NYSE: KNF) and a leading construction materials producer/contractor. We are a PEOPLE-first company committed to giving team members tools, training, and time to work productively and safely. We are seeking applicants for a Mechanic to support shop and field services. The Mechanic is responsible for maintenance and repairs to construction equipment and crusher equipment.

This is a full-time position with occasional overtime and weekend work. Working hours are Monday through Friday, depending on workload.

• Must be able to read and understand operating/maintenance manuals and/or technical schematics.
• Conduct inspections of the company fleet for on-road and off-road equipment in accordance with company policy and government regulations.
• Maintain compliance with DOT, OSHA, EPA, etc.
• Interact with vehicle/equipment operators, job site personnel, office personnel, vendors and technical support to determine the level of service or repair needed for equipment or job needs.
• Know how to operate company equipment to diagnose problems and communicate findings to management.
• Operate and maintain overhead and truck-counted cranes.
• Maintain equipment and tools in a clean, orderly and safe condition.
• Perform repairs on vehicles and equipment in adverse weather/environments (hot or cold, night or day).
• Operate equipment such as forklift or skid loader in a safe and efficient manner.
• Organize shop inventory to be safely and efficiently retrieved or stored.
• Complete required paperwork for accounting, payroll, operations or material inventory as directed.
• Always work safely and take action to prevent unsafe actions, processes and behaviors.
• Wear company-issued Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in accordance with company policy.
• Must work as needed, including overtime, nights and weekends due to job/trip unpredictability.
• Regular attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Class C license
• Self-motivated and a team player with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Basic skills for troubleshooting and diagnostics.
• Minimum 5 years' experience with Class B trucks/construction equipment.
• Superior cutting and welding skills for field repairs and fabricating projects.
• Ability to perform the duties of a mechanic.
• Ability to maintain positive customer relations and act courteous and respectful toward others.

• Class B License with tanker endorsements.
• Hazmat
• Forklift experience.

• Requires walking, bending, squatting, sitting, lifting, pushing, pulling, and climbing to a significant degree.
• Heavy work - exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Requires the use of hands for grasping and fine manipulation.
• Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision and hearing.
• Head movement/rotation in various directions.
• Requires climbing in and out of Ready-Mix and Flatbed Trucks multiple times a day.
• Wear company-issued PPE as required.
• Exposure to dust, fumes and gases; exposure to outside working conditions (cold or hot temperatures).

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.

Knife River Wyoming offers a 401(k) as well as company-paid medical, dental and vision benefits for employees and their dependents. Paid time off (PTO) offered after 90 days of successful employment.

We are a drug-free work environment requiring pre-employment and random drug testing. Subject to background check.

If unable to apply online, mail completed application to: PO Box 610, Casper, WY .

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.