Heavy Duty Mechanic (s)

Knife River - MT; Belgrade (MT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Company-paid medical

Dental and vision benefits

Life insurance

Short-term disability benefits

Job summary

Knife River - MT in Belgrade, Montana is seeking a Mechanic for their shop and field services. This full-time role involves maintaining and repairing construction and crusher equipment. Candidates should have a valid CDL, experience with heavy equipment, and provide their own tools. The company offers benefits such as 401(k) and health coverage, and operates in a drug-free workplace. Occasional overtime and weekend work may be required.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license with a qualified driving record.
• Experience in heavy vehicle and equipment repair preferred.
• Must provide own tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repairs on trucks and equipment.
• Safely operate heavy equipment and tools.
• Diagnose maintenance issues and recommend repairs.
• Maintain compliance and clean work areas.

Skills

Heavy equipment repair

Safety compliance

Effective communication

Education

Valid CDL – Class A preferred

Experience with heavy truck and equipment repair

Tools

Basic hand tools

Pneumatics

Specialty tools

Job description

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, working hours depend on workload.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform significant maintenance and repairs on trucks and all types of equipment, and/or assist with repairs, improvements, and 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, diagnose 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, and have the 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.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Class B License with tanker endorsements.
• Hazmat.
• 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 object.
• 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 Montana offers a 401(k) as well as company‑paid medical, dental, vision, life, and STD benefits for employees and their dependents. PTO is offered after 90 days of successful employment. We are a drug‑free work environment requiring pre‑employment and random drug testing and a subject to background check.

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.

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 Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.