AGGREGATE DIVISION- CRUSHER MECHANIC

Knife River Corporation; Casper (WY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Company-paid medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off after 90 days

Job summary

Knife River Corporation in Casper, Wyoming, is looking for a skilled Mechanic to join their team. The ideal candidate will handle maintenance and repairs of construction and crusher equipment. The position requires mechanical aptitude and teamwork skills.

Great benefits include a 401(k), health insurance, and paid time off after 90 days. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who enjoy learning and are eager to grow their careers in a people-first company.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Crusher Mechanic; training is provided for the right candidate.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills are essential.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and schematics is required.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and diagnose problems with crushers and related equipment.
• Repair and replace worn or broken parts as needed.
• Perform preventative maintenance to ensure equipment is running efficiently.
• Collaborate with team members to complete projects and minimize downtime.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting skills

Ability to read technical manuals

Communication skills

Teamwork skills

Job description

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.

Knife River is currently accepting applications for a Mechanic. This is a great opportunity for the individual that enjoys learning and multi-tasking. We are seeking applicants for our shop and field services. The Mechanic is responsible for assisting with maintenance and repairs to construction equipment and crusher equipment. This is a full-time position that will require occasional overtime and weekend work.

Job Responsibilities

We are seeking a skilled Crusher Mechanic to join our team. The ideal candidate will have experience repairing and maintaining crushers and related equipment.

• Inspect and diagnose problems with crushers and related equipment.
• Repair and replace worn or broken parts as needed.
• Perform preventative maintenance to ensure equipment is running efficiently.
• Collaborate with other team members to complete projects and minimize downtime.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance and repairs.

Minimum Qualifications

Requirements:

• Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Crusher Mechanic; we are willing to train the right person.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and schematics.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

If you meet these qualifications and are interested in this opportunity, please submit your application outlining your experience and qualifications. We look forward to hearing from you! We offer year‑round work with great pay, great benefits, and great people!

Physical Requirements

• Requires walking, bending, squatting, sitting, lifting, pushing, pulling, and climbing to a significant degree.
• Heavy work-exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move an object.
• Requires the use of hands for grasping and fine manipulations.
• Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision and hearing.
• Requires head movement/rotation moving head in any direction (up, down, side to side).
• Requires climbing in and out of Ready‑Mix and Flatbed Trucks multiple times a day.
• Requires wearing company issued Personal Protective Equipment.
• Exposure to dust, fumes and gases.
• Exposure to outside working conditions; to cold or hot temperatures.

How To Apply

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) is 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 82602-0610.

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.