AGGREGATE PLANT MECHANIC

Knife River Corporation; Detroit Lakes (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

Health Savings and Flexible Spending 1

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

Voluntary Life Insurance for Dependets

Critical Illness Plan

Accident Coverage Plan

Hospital Indemnity

Job summary

Knife River Corporation is seeking a skilled maintenance mechanic to inspect, diagnose, repair, and maintain aggregate plant equipment to keep operations safe and efficient. The role supports a Monday–Friday schedule with some Saturday shifts and requires readiness to travel between sites.

Work includes reading manuals, fabricating parts, welding, operating tools, and ensuring compliance with MSHA and company safety standards. Strong communication and reliability are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Valid driver's license with ability to obtain CDL within 6 months.
• Ability to travel and work flexible shifts, including overtime, possible nights and some Saturdays.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, adjust, modify, and repair equipment to ensure compliance with all applicable safety regulations, specifically MSHA and Knife River standards.
• Safely operate equipment, standard and specialty tools, welders, hoists and other lifting deices, etc. on a daily basis.
• Read, interpret, analyze, and apply information in technical manuals and schematics.
• Anticipate needed parts and supplies, disassemble equipment and parts, fabricate parts when needed and reassemble equipment and parts.
• Monitor plant equipment, conveyors, screen media, wear liners, etc. and notify plant operator or supervisor of any deficiencies or needed repairs.
• Inspect, adjust, modify, lubricate, and repair plant equipment daily to minimize breakdowns.
• Use cutting torch and perform welding tasks.
• Clean work areas.
• Fill out shop repair orders daily.
• Drive and maintain mechanic's truck, travel between jobsites.
• Report and correct any unsafe or failing conditions immediately.
• Perform pre and post operational inspections and document the conditions accurately and legibly.
• Perform repairs while working at heights and in small spaces as well as in varying weather and light conditions.
• Communicate clearly and effectively verbally and in writing with other employees and supervisors.
• Responsible for providing some basic hand tools, pneumatics and some specialty tools.
• Ensure DOT, MSHA, OSHA, EPA, DNR, safety and environmental regulation compliance.
• Always work safely and take action to prevent any and all unsafe actions, processes, and behaviors.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Organizational skills

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Independent work

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Great Pay! Great Benefits! Strong Teams! Knife River is a PEOPLE-first company. Our teams are the foundation of our success, and we're committed to providing the training, tools and support to do great work and go home safely at the end of each day. Join a team that looks out for one another and supports career growth from day one.

ROLE OVERVIEW

This position is responsible for inspecting, diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining aggregate plant equipment and machinery to ensure safe, efficient operations.

Typical schedule is Monday - Friday 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM. Saturday 6:00 AM - Noon.

DUTIES AND/OR RESPONSIBILITIES (summary of components that make up the job)

1. Inspect, adjust, modify, and repair equipment to ensure compliance with all applicable safety regulations, specifically MSHA and Knife River standards.
2. Safely operate equipment, standard and specialty tools, welders, hoists and other lifting deices, etc. on a daily basis.
3. Read, interpret, analyze, and apply information in technical manuals and schematics.
4. Anticipate needed parts and supplies, disassemble equipment and parts, fabricate parts when needed and reassemble equipment and parts.
5. Monitor plant equipment, conveyors, screen media, wear liners, etc. and notify plant operator or supervisor of any deficiencies or needed repairs.
6. Inspect, adjust, modify, lubricate, and repair plant equipment daily to minimize breakdowns.
7. Use cutting torch and perform welding tasks.
8. Clean work areas.
9. Fill out shop repair orders daily.
10. Drive and maintain mechanic's truck, travel between jobsites.
11. Report and correct any unsafe or failing conditions immediately.
12. Perform pre and post operational inspections and document the conditions accurately and legibly.
13. Perform repairs while working at heights and in small spaces as well as in varying weather and light conditions.
14. Communicate clearly and effectively verbally and in writing with other employees and supervisors.
15. Responsible for providing some basic hand tools, pneumatics and some specialty tools.
16. Ensure DOT, MSHA, OSHA, EPA, DNR, safety and environmental regulation compliance.
17. Always work safely and take action to prevent any and all unsafe actions, processes, and behaviors.
18. Perform other duties as assigned.

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

1. High School Diploma or GED.
2. Valid driver's license with ability to obtain CDL within 6 months.
3. Ability to travel and work flexible shifts, including overtime, possible nights and some Saturdays.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS (preferred requirements i.e. certifications, software use, etc.)

1. Current Class A or B CDL license, automatic transmission. *Willing to train to get CDL within 6 months.
2. Over 2 years up to and including 4 years from post high school, work, military, institutional or vocational environment in mechanic field or maintaining road construction equipment with demonstrated mechanical knowledge to diagnose component, troubleshoot, repair, communicate, and document.
3. Crusher Equipment maintenance/repair knowledge/experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITITES (types and extent of knowledge, skills or abilities an incumbent must possess to complete the job responsibilities satisfactorily)

1. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
2. Strong organizational skills.
3. Knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
4. Able to work independently and under time constraints.

BENEFITS:

1. Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
2. Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
3. 401(k) with Company Match
4. Profit Sharing
5. Paid Time Off
6. 8 Paid Holidays
7. Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
8. Short-term Disability
9. Employee Assistance Program
10. Years of Service Recognition
11. Voluntary Life Insurance for Employees, Spouses, and Dependents
12. Critical Illness Plan
13. Accident Coverage Plan
14. 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.

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.