DIESEL TECHNICIAN

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health Savings Account

401(k) with Company Match

Profit Sharing

Paid Time Off

Paid Sick Time

8 Holidays

Job summary

Knife River is seeking a skilled Mechanic to repair and maintain a range of heavy equipment including trucks, bulldozers, scrapers, loaders, and asphalt equipment. The role follows a Monday–Friday schedule with limited Saturdays, and involves diagnosing issues from job orders and field diagnostics.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of heavy equipment experience, relevant CDL/endorsements are a plus, and a focus on safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience with diesel and gasoline heavy equipment.
• Ability to hold and maintain proper licensure and acceptable driving record.
• GED or equivalent combination of experience.
• Flexible shifts including overtime and some Saturdays.

Responsibilities

• Use manuals and power tools to repair and maintain equipment.
• Read job orders and diagnose malfunctions by listening to equipment in operation.
• Repair transmissions, hydraulics, brakes, and electrical systems.
• Ensure safety devices and guards are installed and functioning.
• Document preventative maintenance and repairs.

Skills

Heavy equipment knowledge

Diagnostics

Hand tools

Troubleshooting

Education

GED

Tools

Welding equipment

Diagnostic tools

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:

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

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

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

DUTIES and/or RESPONSIBILITIES

• Utilize manuals, hand tools & power tools.
• Utilize on-line computer research and diagnostics resource tools.
• Extensive knowledge of electrical power, transmissions, brake, hydraulic and other equipment systems.
• Ability to read job orders, observe and listen to equipment in operation to determine system malfunctions.
• 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.
• Examine and replace protective guards, loose bolts and specific safety devices on heavy equipment as needed.
• Lubricates moving parts and drives repaired truck or equipment to verify conformance to specifications.
• Completes appropriate paperwork to support preventative maintenance and repair activities.
• Ensure 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.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITITES:

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

COMPENSATION:

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

BENEFITS:

• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Sick Time
• 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
• 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.

All applications are completed online. If you’re having issues completing the application, you can stop at our office for assistance.

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