Heavy Duty Mechanic (Kalispell)

Knife River - MT; Kalispell (MT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company paid medical, dental andvision

401(k)

Paid Time Off after 90 days

Holiday pay after 30 days

Life Insurance

Short Term Disability

Job summary

Knife River is seeking an experienced Heavy Diesel Mechanic for our Kalispell division. This role requires the ability to work independently or as part of a team in extreme weather conditions.

Expect to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain trucks and heavy equipment to ensure safe operation. Qualified candidates will have a CDL Class A, a clean driving record, and preferred experience with heavy truck and equipment repair.

Qualifications

• CDL Class A preferred.
• Qualified driving record.
• Experience with heavy trucks/equipment repair preferred.
• Must provide own basic hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repairs on trucks and equipment to keep them safe and operating.
• Safely operate heavy equipment and a variety of tools daily.
• Troubleshoot maintenance problems using manuals and schematics.
• Order and fabricate parts as needed to complete repairs.
• Maintain tidy work areas and comply with safety regulations.
• Communicate clearly with team and shop manager; work independently or with others.
• Possess flexibility to handle multiple projects and shifts, including nights/weekends.

Skills

CDL Class A

Equipment repair

Own tools

Safety minded

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 an experienced Heavy Diesel Mechanic to work for our Kalispell division. This position will require you to be able to work both independently and as a team player. Working in extreme weather conditions should be expected.

Minimum Qualifications

• Valid CDL – Class A preferred
• Qualified driving record
• Experience with heavy truck and equipment repair – preferred
• Have your own tools

Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform significant maintenance and repairs on trucks and all types of equipment, and/or assist with repairs, improvements, maintenance of trucks and equipment to assure they are in safe and suitable working condition.
• Safely operate equipment, from standard to specialty tools, torches, welders, hoists, forklifts, and other heavy equipment on a daily basis.
• Troubleshoot truck and equipment maintenance problems, diagnosing parts and components to determine method and extent of repair necessary.
• Read, interpret, analyze and apply information from technical manuals and schematics.
• Anticipate necessary parts and supplies for order, ability to fabricate parts when needed.
• Safety minded, accurately complete shop forms, keep tidy work areas, maintain regulatory compliance.
• Communicate effectively. There will be frequent contact, communication, and courtesy with others within and outside the company. You need to be self‑motivated and have the ability to work independently or in a team setting.
• Willingness to handle multiple projects while maintaining deadlines and attention to detail.
• Operate company vehicle to perform field service repairs.
• Responsible for providing your own basic hand tools, pneumatics, and some specialty tools.
• Shifts may include working nights, evenings and weekends.
• Flexible with performing other duties assigned by the shop manager.

Benefits

• Company paid medical, dental and vision
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off after 90 days
• Holiday pay after 30 days
• Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability

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