EQUIPMENT OILER

Knife River Corporation; Missoula (MT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company paid medical

Dental and vision insurance

401K

Holiday pay after 30 days

Life insurance

Short term disability

Job summary

Knife River Corporation in Missoula, Montana, is seeking a dependable Equipment Oiler to perform maintenance on trucks and heavy equipment. The role requires a valid Class B CDL, preferred Class A, and heavy truck repair experience is preferred. Responsibilities include operating equipment safely, cleaning work areas, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Offers competitive benefits like medical, dental, vision, and 401K. Join a team that values its people and focuses on building strong communities.

Qualifications

• Valid Class B CDL with air brakes; Class A preferred.
• Experience in heavy truck and equipment repair preferred.
• Ability to anticipate needed parts and supplies.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance on trucks and equipment.
• Safely operate equipment and tools daily.
• Clean work areas for oil sampling.
• Complete work orders and maintenance documentation.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations.

Skills

Valid Class B CDL with air brakes

Heavy truck and equipment repair experience

Effective communication skills

Self-motivated and team player

Ability to work independently

Highly organized

Tools

Heavy equipment

Standard and specialty tools

Welders

Hoists and other lifting devices

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.

Knife River is looking for a dependable Equipment Oiler to join our team!

Minimum Qualifications

• Valid Class B CDL with air brakes (Class A CDL preferred). Hazard material or the ability to obtain a licence.
• Qualifying driving record under company policy.
• Heavy truck and equipment repair experience preferred.
• Have own small tools.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for performing maintenance on trucks and equipment.
• Safely operate equipment, standard and specialty tools, welders, hoists and other lifting devices on a daily basis.
• Anticipate needed parts and supplies for equipment.
• Clean work areas for oil sampling.
• Fill out shop orders daily.
• Drive and maintain service truck.
• Communicate effectively (verbal, listening, written). Frequent contact and communication with others within the company.
• Self‑motivated, team player with excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work independently or in a team setting.
  • Ability to maintain positive relations and act courteous/respectful of other.
• Proven experience handling multiple projects and priorities while maintaining tight deadlines.
  • Highly organized with attention to detail.
• Accurately complete work orders and other maintenance repair documentation.
• Ensure OSHA, DOT, MSHA, EPA, DNR, safety and environmental regulation compliance.
• May be required to operate and maintain company vehicle to perform field service repair, then operate repaired truck and/or equipment to ensure proper working condition after repairs have been completed.
• Work shift is primarily Monday - Friday. May include nights, evenings and weekends on occasion.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Company paid medical, dental and vision.
• 401K.
• Holiday pay after 30 days.
• Life Insurance.
• Short Term Disability.

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. Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background checks.

You may apply online at https://jobs.kniferiver.net. If unable to apply online, please mail completed application to:
Knife River Mountain Region
4800 Wilkie Street
Missoula, MT 59808

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.