Lube Technician

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.

This is a full time, year-round position that comes with great benefits!

ROLE OVERVIEW:

As a Lube Technician you are responsible to provide preventative maintenance services to company equipment in the field and out shops. Perform minor repairs as needed. Will need to display a professional and courteous attitude with customers and team members.

The typical schedule is Monday - Friday, 12:00 - 10:00PM with Saturday as needed.

DUTIES AND/OR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Dispatched to perform preventative maintenance services to company equipment.
• Use a high degree of independent judgement and assumes responsibility for safe maintenance and repair on a variety of equipment.
• Properly maintain service truck and related equipment to perform duties. Maintains clean and safe working environment.
• Pass a pre-employment drug test and physical.
• Positively interacts with manager and team members to complete tasks at hand.
• Communicates job status with supervisor to maximize job efficiencies.
• Maintains proper paperwork of work performed and submit at the end of each shift.
• Provide basic hand tools to perform assigned duties.
• Operating equipment at night under artificial lighting.
• Communicate effectively (verbal, listening, written) and work with difficult people under high stress situations. Self-motivated, team-player with good interpersonal skills; ability to maintain positive customer relations and act courteous/respectful of others.
• Troubleshoot and problem solve situations/problems (material quality, equipment operation/repair, etc.). Monitor and discuss production problems with co-workers and managers/supervisors.
• Ensure OSHA, EPA, DNR, MSHA safety and environmental regulation compliance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

COMPENSATION:

$25.00 - $35.00/hour

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS (minimum educational, experience, or other relevant job requirements)

As a successful Lubrication Technician, you will have:

• High School or GED plus higher trade or technical school or equivalent in related field
• Ability to have or get a Class B license and to maintain a medical card and acceptable driving record.

BENEFITS:

• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off
• 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
• Hospital Indemnity
• Employee Appreciation Program

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

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