Heavy Equipment Field Mechanic

Heavy Equipment Field Mechanic

Knife River is looking for an experienced Heavy Equipment Mechanic for our Idaho Falls division. This position will require you to be able to work both independently and as a team player. Travel may be required and working in extreme weather conditions should be expected. We offer a competitive salary and full benefit package including 401K, Medical, Dental & Vision.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience:
  
  5 + years minimum working with all phases of construction equipment. Heavy paving equipment experience is a plus.
• Must be able to diagnose component, troubleshoot, repair, communicate and document.
• Certifications and/or technical school experience is preferred.

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.

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 Swing Shift Mixer Mechanic position.

Army:

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

Coast Guard:

• Machinery Technician

Navy:

• Caterpillar Diesel Technician
• Construction Mechanic
• Advanced Construction Mechanic

Marines:

• Engineer Equipment Mechanic