Asphalt Plant Service Technician

Knife River Corporation - Mountain West; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 55,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training available

Job summary

Knife River Corporation - Mountain West in Boise, ID is seeking a maintenance technician to inspect, repair and maintain asphalt plant equipment. You will troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems and perform preventative maintenance tasks to minimize downtime.

The role requires at least 5 years of maintenance experience, a valid driver's license, and willingness to travel. Millwright and asphalt-plant experience are preferred. Training available.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of maintenance experience.
• Mechanical, electrical and fabrication experience required.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Millwright experience preferred.
• Experience with asphalt plants preferred.
• Must meet company attendance policy.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain, and repair asphalt plant equipment.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Perform preventative maintenance: lubrication, belt/tension, filters, components.
• Diagnose failures and implement timely corrective actions to minimize downtime.
• Maintain burners and fuel systems; tune and clean for optimal performance.
• Weld and fabricate as needed.
• Read manuals, schematics and drawings; follow safety procedures.
• Coordinate with plant operators and management to identify maintenance needs.

Skills

Mechanical

Electrical

Fabrication

Diagnostics

Job description

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

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

Required

Valid Driver's License

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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.