Asphalt Plant Service Technician

Knife River - MT; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Knife River - MT in Boise, ID is seeking a reliable Asphalt Plant Service Technician to maintain and operate our asphalt plants. This role involves performing preventative maintenance, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring operational efficiency.

Applicants must have a minimum of 5 years of experience, a current Driver's license, and familiarity with mechanical and electrical systems. This position may require working under extreme weather conditions and varied hours.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of proven work history in a related field.
• Must have a current Driver's license.
• Millwright experience and experience with Asphalt Plants preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine inspection, maintenance, and repair of asphalt plant equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Conduct preventative maintenance tasks such as lubrication and filter changes.

Skills

Mechanical experience

Electrical experience

Fabrication experience

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. We are also a publicly traded company on the NYSE with the ticker symbol KNF and part of the S&P MidCap 400 index.

We are seeking a reliable and safety-focused Asphalt Plant Service Technician to support the maintenance and operation of our asphalt plants. This role is responsible for performing preventative maintenance, troubleshooting mechanical and electrical issues, and ensuring that our plants operate safely and efficiently with minimal downtime.

Duties and/or Responsibilities:

• Perform routine inspection, maintenance, and repair of asphalt plant equipment
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
• Conduct preventative maintenance tasks such as lubrication, belt adjustments, filter changes, and component replacements
• Diagnose equipment failures and implement timely corrective actions to minimize downtime
• Maintain burners and fuel systems, including tuning and cleaning for optimal performance
• Repair or replace motors, gearboxes, bearings, chains, and other critical components
• Read and interpret equipment manuals, schematics, and technical drawings
• Work closely with plant operators and management to identify maintenance needs and improvement opportunities
• Assist with plant upgrades, modifications, and installation of new equipment
• Perform general welding and fabrication as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Training available

Working in extreme weather conditions should be expected.

Willing to work varied and extended hours up to 7 days a week when needed.

Travel will be required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Proven work history reflecting a minimum of 5 years of experience
• Must have mechanical, electrical, fabrication experience
• Must have a current Driver's license
• Millwright experience preferred
• Experience with Asphalt Plants preferred
• Must be able to meet company's attendance policy

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.

You may apply online at http://jobs.kniferiver.net. If unable to apply online, mail completed application to:
5450 W Gowen Rd
Boise, ID 83709.

Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background checks. Women, minorities and veterans encouraged to apply.

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.