AGGREGATE PLANT MECHANIC

Knife River Corporation; East Grand Forks (MN); Presencial; USD 30.000 - 47.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

8 Paid Holidays

Short-term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Descripción de la vacante

Knife River Corporation is seeking an experienced mechanic to inspect, diagnose, repair, and maintain aggregate plant equipment. You will readTechnical manuals, operate welding equipment, and travel between jobsites to keep plants running safely and efficiently.

The role requires the ability to work Monday–Friday 6:00 AM–6:00 PM with optional Saturdays, and to perform inspections in varying conditions. Strong communication and safety practices are essential.

Formación

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

Responsabilidades

• Inspect, diagnose, repair, and maintain aggregate plant equipment and machinery.
• Safely operate tools, welders, hoists and cutting equipment.
• Read and apply information from technical manuals and schematics.
• Order parts, disassemble, repair, and reassemble equipment as needed.
• Perform pre/post inspections and document conditions clearly.
• Travel between jobsites and maintain a mechanic’s truck.

Conocimientos

MS Office

Communication

Reading manuals & schematics

Independent work

Educación

High School Diploma or GED

Herramientas

Welding

Descripción del empleo

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

• 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.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• 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.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

• Current Class A or B CDL license, automatic transmission. *Willing to train to get CDL within 6 months.
• 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.
• Crusher Equipment maintenance/repair knowledge/experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITITES

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

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• 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
• 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.