Heavy Duty Truck Mechanic

Knife River - MT; Montana; On-site; USD 34,440 - 48,216; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Medical, Dental & Vision insurance

Tool allowance

Job summary

Knife River - MT is seeking an experienced Heavy Duty Truck Mechanic for our Missoula division in Montana. The role involves maintaining Class 8 trucks, troubleshooting repairs and ensuring safe operations. Candidates should have a qualified driving record and preferably experience in heavy truck repair. The position offers a competitive wage ranging from $25 to $35 DOE and benefits including 401K and Medical. This role requires flexibility to work in extreme weather and potential night/evening shifts.

Qualifications

• Qualified driving record required.
• Experience with heavy truck repair is preferred.
• Own tools necessary for job.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance on all Class 8 trucks to assure safe working condition.
• Troubleshoot heavy truck maintenance problems.
• Safely operate various equipment and tools.

Skills

Heavy truck repair

Class A CDL

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Tools

Hand tools

Pneumatic tools

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.

Knife River is looking for an experienced Heavy Duty Truck Mechanic to work for our Missoula 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.

We offer a competitive wage with a range of $25 - $35 DOE and a full benefit package that includes 401K, Medical, Dental & Vision along with a tool allowance.

Minimum Qualifications

• Qualified driving record
• Experience with heavy truck repair (preferred)
• Have your own tools
• Class A CDL (preferred but not required)

Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform significant maintenance on all Class 8 trucks, and/or assist with repairs, improvements, and maintenance of trucks 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 heavy truck 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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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