Plant Maintenance Technician - Ready Mix Job Minot area,North Dakota USA,Trades / Skilled Labor

Position: PLANT MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN - READY MIX

Good Pay! Good Benefits! Good People! Knife River is a PEOPLE‑first company. Our team members are key to our success, and we are committed to giving them the tools, training, and time to do their jobs productively and go home safely each day. Please consider joining our growing team today!

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. 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.

Role Overview

To perform necessary maintenance on Ready Mix Plants throughout North Dakota. Overnight travel is required.

Responsibilities

Oversees the maintenance of all Ready Mix plant and equipment including the setup of new or temporary plant operations.

Plans and coordinates schedule of preventative maintenance.

Maintains inventory of parts and equipment and requisitions replacement stock.

Estimates costs of personnel, parts and supplies to be used during maintenance.

To keep equipment running and maintained properly to maximize production and quality.

Communicate effectively (verbal, listening, written);
Self‑motivated, team‑player with good interpersonal skills; ability to maintain positive customer relations & act courteous/respectful of others.

Troubleshoot and problem solve situations/problems (material quality, equipment operation/repair, etc.).

Ensure MSHA, OSHA, EPA, DNR, safety and environmental regulation compliance, Lockout/Tagout procedures.

Back‑up plant operator and performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

High School or GED plus higher trade or technical school or equivalent in related field

5+ years mechanical and electrical experience

Ability to provide and maintain proper licensure, medical card and acceptable driving record.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
401(k) with Company Match
Profit Sharing
Paid Time Off
Paid Sick Time
8 Paid Holidays
Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
Short-term Disability
Employee Assistance Program
Years of Service Recognition
Voluntary Life Insurance for Employees, Spouses, and Dependents
Critical Illness Plan
Accident Coverage Plan
Hospital Indemnity

Additional Information

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 laws.

Subject to pre‑employment drug testing and background checks.

All applications are submitted online. If you are having issues completing the application, please come to the office for assistance.

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