FIELD MECHANIC

Knife River - MT; Cheyenne (WY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Company-paid medical benefits

Paid holidays after 30 days

Paid time off after 90 days

Job summary

Knife River - MT in Cheyenne, Wyoming seeks a reliable Mechanic to maintain and repair construction equipment. Candidates must hold a Class A or B license and have at least 5 years' experience. Responsibilities include conducting inspections and ensuring compliance with safety regulations.

The role requires physical abilities to perform repairs in various conditions and encourages teamwork. Competitive benefits such as health insurance and 401(k) plans are offered to employees.

Qualifications

• Class A or B license is mandatory.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in mechanics.
• Self-motivated with excellent interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections and maintenance of construction equipment.
• Operate overhead and truck-mounted cranes safely.
• Complete required paperwork for operations and inventory.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Welding

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Class A or B license

5 years' experience with Class B trucks/construction equipment

Tools

Forklift

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. Please consider joining our growing team today!

Knife River is currently accepting applications for a Mechanic. This is a great opportunity, for the individual that enjoys learning and multi-tasking. We are seeking applicants for our shop and field services. The Mechanic is responsible for assisting with maintenance and repairs to construction equipment and crusher equipment. This is a full-time position that will require occasional overtime and weekend work.

Working hours are Monday thru Friday; hours depend on workload.

Job Responsibilities

• Must be able to read and understand operating/maintenance manuals and/or technical schematics.
• Conduct inspections of company fleet pertaining to on‑road and off‑road equipment in accordance with company policy and government jurisdiction regulations.
• Maintain compliance with DOT, OSHA, EPA, etc.
• Interact with vehicle/equipment operators, job site personnel, office personnel, vendors and technical support to help determine the level of service or repair needed for equipment and/or job needs.
• Must know how to operate company equipment to diagnose problems and communicate to management.
• Operate and maintain overhead and truck‑mounted cranes.
• Maintain equipment and tools in a clean, orderly and safe condition.
• Perform repairs on vehicles and equipment in adverse weather/environments hot or cold, night or day.
• Operate equipment such as forklift or skid loader in a safe and efficient manner.
• Organize shop inventory to be safely and efficiently retrieved or stored.
• Complete required paperwork for accounting, payroll, operations or material inventory as directed.
• Always work safely and take action to prevent any and all unsafe actions, processes and behaviors.
• Ability to wear company‑issued Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in accordance with company policy.
• Must work as needed, given the unpredictability of how long jobs or trips will take, including overtime, nights and weekends.
• Maintain regular attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Class A or B license.
• Must be self‑motivated and a team player with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Basic skills for troubleshooting and diagnostics.
• Minimum 5 years' experience with Class B trucks/construction equipment.
• Must have superior cutting and welding skills for field repairs and fabricating projects.
• Perform the various duties of a mechanic.
• Ability to maintain positive customer relations and act courteous and respectful toward others.

Preferred Qualifications

• Class A or B License.
• Forklift experience.

Physical Requirements

• Requires walking, bending, squatting, sitting, lifting, pushing, pulling, and climbing to a significant degree.
• Heavy work‑exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Requires the use of hands for grasping and fine manipulations.
• Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision and hearing.
• Head movement/rotation, moving head in any direction (up, down, side to side).
• Requires climbing in and out of Ready‑Mix and Flatbed Trucks multiple times a day.
• Wear company‑issued Personal Protective Equipment.
• Exposure to dust, fumes and gases.
• Exposure to outside working conditions; to cold or hot temperatures.

Benefits

Knife River Wyoming offers a 401(k) as well as company‑paid medical, dental and vision benefits for employees and their dependents. Paid holidays after 30 days and paid time off (PTO) are offered after 90 days of successful employment.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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. We are a drug‑free work environment requiring pre‑employment and random drug testing, and subject to background check.