Lead Equipment​/Truck Mechanic; Kalispell

Lead Equipment/Truck Mechanic (Kalispell)

At Knife River, we take care of our team because we know it's our people who make us successful. We are one of the 10 largest construction materials producers/contractors in the Country, and we are a PEOPLE-first company. Our team members are the key to our success, and we are committed to giving them the tools, training, and time to do their jobs productively and safely each day.

Our goal is to build strong teams that, in turn, build strong communities. We are also a publicly traded company on the NYSE with the ticker symbol KNF and part of the S&P Mid Cap 400 index.

Knife River Mountain Region is looking for dependable Lead Equipment/Truck Mechanic to join our Kalispell team!

Responsibilities Include, but not limited to the following:

• Help mentor and train members in the shop.
• Help maintain and repair construction trucks and equipment, including hydraulic repair, brake work, electrical repairs and welding.
• May perform service repairs in the field.
• Perform and/or assist with significant maintenance and repairs on trucks, trailers, and all types of equipment to ensure that they are in safe and suitable working condition.
• Complete all paperwork that may be necessary.
• Assure all safety policies and procedures are followed to prevent any and all unsafe actions, processes and behaviors observed.
• Assist in PM scheduling, parts ordering and scheduling needed repairs.
• Must have own tools.
• Other duties assigned as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Previous mechanical experience on class 8 trucks, trailers and equipment.
• Strong troubleshooting skills.
• Welding and fabrication experience desirable.
• Clean driving record
• Display a professional and courteous attitude towards all team members.

Benefits:

• Company paid medical, dental and vision.
• 401K
• Paid Time Off after 90 days
• Holiday pay after 30 days
• Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability

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.