MECHANIC - LUBE TECHNICIAN

Knife River; Bismarck (ND); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Savings Account

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

8 paid holidays

Company paid life and AD&D insurance

Short-term disability

Employee assistance program

Years of service recognition

Voluntary life insurance

Job summary

Knife River is hiring a Lube Technician to perform preventative maintenance on company equipment in the field and shops. You will carry out minor repairs, maintain a professional demeanor with customers and team members, and follow safety protocols.

Hours typically run Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–6:00 PM with Saturdays as needed, with shifts subject to weather and demand. The role requires a High School diploma or GED, and a Class B license with a medical card; offers full-time, year-round employment

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED or equivalent; relevant technical training preferred.
• Class B license and a valid medical card required.
• Clean driving record and ability to pass pre-employment checks.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance on company equipment in field and shops.
• Display professional, courteous attitude with customers and teammates.
• Maintain service truck and tools; ensure safety and work area cleanliness.
• Dispatched to jobs and communicate status with supervisor.
• Complete required paperwork for each shift and hand in on time.
• Operate equipment at night under lighting conditions and follow safety rules.

Skills

Safety awareness

Customer-facing communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Class B license

Job description

Great Pay! Great Benefits! Strong Teams! Knife River is a PEOPLE-first company. Our teams are the foundation of our success, and we're committed to providing the training, tools and support to do great work and go home safely at the end of each day. Join a team that looks out for one another and supports career growth from day one.

This is a full time, year-round position that comes with great benefits!

ROLE OVERVIEW:

As a Lube Technician you are responsible to provide preventative maintenance services to company equipment in the field and out shops. Perform minor repairs as needed. Will needto display a professional and courteous attitude with customers and team members.

The typical schedule is Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM - 6:00PM with Saturday as needed. The schedule is subject to change depending on weather and customer demand.

DUTIES AND/OR RESPONSIBILITIES (summary of components that make up the job)

• Dispatched to perform preventative maintenance services to company equipment.
  
• Use a high degree of independent judgement and assumes responsibility for safe maintenance and repair on a variety of equipment.
  
• Properly maintain service truck and related equipment to perform duties. Maintains clean and safe working environment.
  
• Pass a pre-employment drug test and physical.
  
• Positively interacts with manager and team members to complete tasks at hand.
• Communicates job status with supervisor to maximize job efficiencies.
  
• Maintains proper paperwork of work performed and submit at the end of each shift.
  
• Provide basic hand tools to perform assigned duties.
  
• Operating equipment at night under artificial lighting.
  
• Communicate effectively (verbal, listening, written) and work with difficult people under high stress situations. Self-motivated, team-player with good interpersonal skills; ability to maintain positive customer relations and act courteous/respectful of others.
  
• Troubleshoot and problem solve situations/problems (material quality, equipment operation/repair, etc.). Monitor and discuss production problems with co-workers and managers/supervisors.
  
• Ensure OSHA, EPA, DNR, MSHA safety and environmental regulation compliance.
  
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS (minimum educational, experience, or other relevant job requirements)

As a successful Lubrication Technician, you will have:

• High School or GED plus higher trade or technical school or equivalent in related field
• Ability to have or get a Class B license and to maintain a medical card and acceptable driving record.

BENEFITS:

• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short-term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Years of Service Recognition
• Voluntary Life Insurance for Employees, Spouses, and Dependents
• Critical Illness Plan
• Hospital Indemnity

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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 laws.

Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background checks.

All applications are completed online. If you’re having issues completing the application, you can stop at our office for assistance.

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