DIESEL TECHNICIAN

Knife River; Fargo (AR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Match

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Life Insurance

Short-term Disability

Job summary

Knife River is seeking a skilled Mechanic to repair and maintain trucks, bulldozers, scrapers, loaders, and other heavy equipment. The role features a Monday–Friday schedule from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM with one Saturday per month, and may require overtime or night work depending on weather and customer demand.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of heavy equipment experience, and may hold CDL endorsements or mechanic certifications. Benefits include comprehensive health coverage and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of heavy equipment experience.
• GED or equivalent required.
• CDL endorsements and mechanic certifications are preferred.
• Current medical card is a plus.
• Ability to work flexible shifts, overtime, some nights and some Saturdays.

Responsibilities

• Utilize manuals, hand tools & power tools.
• Utilize online diagnostics and resource tools.
• Extensive knowledge of electrical, hydraulic, brake and transmission systems.
• Read job orders and observe equipment to diagnose malfunctions.
• Repair components and reassemble systems to spec.
• Ensure safety devices and guards are in place and functioning.

Skills

Heavy equipment maintenance

Diesel & gasoline engines

Diagnostics

Tool handling

Documentation

Education

GED or equivalent

CDL endorsements (preferred)

Mechanic certifications (preferred)

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Hand tools

Welding equipment

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:

Mechanic repairs and maintains trucks, bulldozers, scrapers, wheel and track loaders, trench diggers, asphalt equipment as well as any other type of machinery that may be brought in for maintenance and/or repairs.

Typical schedule is Monday - Friday 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM with one Saturday per month. Schedule may vary due to weather and customer demand.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

1. 2+ years of experience working on heavy equipment and construction type vehicles both diesel and gasoline.
2. Ability to hold and maintain proper licensure and acceptable driving record.
3. GED and/or equivalent combination of experience.
4. Ability to work flexible shifts, including overtime, possible nights and some Saturday.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

1. CDL and endorsements related to the mechanic and transport field
2. Current medical card.
3. Mechanic Certifications from an accredited program.
4. Light welding experience.

DUTIES and/or RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Utilize manuals, hand tools & power tools.
2. Utilize on-line computer research and diagnostics resource tools.
3. Extensive knowledge of electrical power, transmissions, brake, hydraulic and other equipment systems.
4. Ability to read job orders, observe and listen to equipment in operation to determine system malfunctions.
5. Repair cylinders, elevator chains, undercarriages, planetaries, recharges and replaces batteries, transmissions, torque converters, planetaries and hydraulic pumps using mechanic hand tools, welding equipment, standard charts and hoists.
6. Examine and replace protective guards, loose bolts and specific safety devices on heavy equipment as needed.
7. Lubricates moving parts and drives repaired truck or equipment to verify conformance to specifications.
8. Completes appropriate paperwork to support preventative maintenance and repair activities.
9. Ensure MSHA, OSHA, EPA, DNR, safety and environmental regulation compliance.
10. Always work safely and take action to prevent any and all unsafe actions, processes, and behaviors.
11. Perform other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITITES:

1. Extensive knowledge and experience with all types of gasoline and diesel construction equipment and vehicles.
2. Ability to safely use hand tools and equipment.
3. Must be able to troubleshoot and problem solve.
4. Independently working to assess and repair equipment appropriately.

COMPENSATION:

Starting at $26.00 per hour and up depending on experience.

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. Paid Sick Time
7. 8 Paid Holidays
8. Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
9. Short-term Disability
10. Employee Assistance Program
11. Years of Service Recognition
12. Voluntary Life Insurance for Employees, Spouses, and Dependents
13. Critical Illness Plan
14. Accident Coverage Plan
15. 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 law. Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background checks.