Light Duty Vehicle Mechanic

Knife River Corporation; Missoula (MT); On-site; USD 34,440 - 48,216; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Tool allowance

Job summary

A leading construction materials company in Missoula is hiring a Light Duty Vehicle Mechanic. This role requires performing vehicle repairs and maintenance while working both independently and as a part of a team. Candidates must have a qualified driving record, experience with light duty vehicles (Ford preferred), and their own tools. Competitive wage of $25 - $35 is offered along with a full benefits package including 401K and health insurance.

Qualifications

• Must have a qualified driving record.
• Experience with light duty vehicle repair required.
• Preferred experience with Ford vehicles.
• Must provide own tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform significant maintenance on all types of light duty vehicle repairs.
• Safely operate tools and equipment including torches and hoists.
• Diagnose parts and components for repair needs.
• Read and interpret information from technical manuals.
• Maintain a tidy work area and ensure safety compliance.
• Communicate effectively with team members and management.
• Handle multiple projects while meeting deadlines.

Skills

Qualified driving record

Experience with light duty vehicle repair

Experience with Ford vehicle repair

Own tools

Job description

Overview

KR MISSOULA SHOP OH
4800 Wilke Rd
Missoula, MT 59808, USA

Pay or shift range: $25 USD to $35 USD. The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

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 Light Duty Vehicle 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 light duty vehicle repair
• Experience with Ford vehicle repair - (preferred)
• Have your own tools

Duties and Responsibilities

• perform significant maintenance on all types of light duty vehicle repairs.
• Safely operate equipment, from standard to specialty tools, torches, welders, hoists, forklifts, and other heavy equipment on a daily basis.
• Troubleshooting 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.
• 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, evening and weekends.
• Flexible with performing other duties assigned by the shop manager.

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

Qualifications

Education, Experience, Licenses & Certifications

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