MECHANIC / PLANT MAINTENANCE

Knife River; South Dakota; In loco; USD 42.000 - 65.000; Tempo pieno

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Health Savings Account

401(k) with company match

Profit sharing

Paid time off

Paid sick time

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

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Knife River Corporation is seeking a Diesel/Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technician at our Parkston and Freeman locations in South Dakota. You will perform maintenance and repairs on diesel/heavy equipment, learning basic mechanical skills while working with a team to keep equipment safe and functional.

The role emphasizes safety, accuracy in inspections, and the ability to read manuals. Typical hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with potential overtime as needed.

Competenze

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Willingness to learn and follow instructions.
• Valid driver’s license or ability to obtain one.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including occasional overtime or weekends.
• CDL is a plus but not required.

Mansioni

• Assist with basic maintenance and repairs on heavy equipment.
• Help inspect equipment to identify issues or needed repairs.
• Use tools safely (training provided).
• Learn to read manuals and follow repair instructions.
• Help clean and organize the shop and work areas.
• Complete basic paperwork or repair logs with guidance.
• Work with team members and ask questions to build skills.
• Follow all safety rules and procedures.
• Provide own basic hand tools; pneumatics and some specialty tools (tool allowance).
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Conoscenze

Communication

Organization

Physical fitness

Independence

Time management

Analytical

Technical skills

Problem solving

Formazione

High school diploma or GED

Post-secondary education in diesel technology or related experience

Strumenti

Basic hand tools

Pneumatics tools

Specialty tools

Descrizione del lavoro

KRC SD PARKSTON RM
404 N 1ST STREET
PARKSTON, SD 57366, USA

KRC SD PARKSTON RM
404 N 1ST STREET
PARKSTON, SD 57366, USA

KRC SD FREEMAN RM
915 E INDUSTRIAL STREET
FREEMAN, SD 57029, USA

KRC SD FREEMAN RM
915 E INDUSTRIAL STREET
FREEMAN, SD 57029, USA

Good pay! Good benefits! Good people! Knife River is a PEOPLE-first company. Our team members are key to our success, and we are committed to giving them the tools, training, and time to do their jobs productively and go home safety each day. Please consider joining our growing team today!

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 committed to giving them the tools, training, and time to do their jobs productively and go home safety 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.

ROLE OVERVIEW:

This position is responsible for performing maintenance and repairs on various types of diesel/heavy equipment to keep them in safe working condition. Will need to display a professional and courteous attitude with customers and team members.

This role helps maintain and repair heavy equipment and trucks to keep them safe and working properly. You’ll work with a team to learn basic mechanical skills and assist with repairs.

The typical schedule is Monday - Friday 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM.

EDUCATION AND/OR WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or GED
• Some post-secondary education in the diesel technician field or related experience a plus.
• Willingness to learn and follow instructions
• Valid driver’s license (or ability to obtain one)
• Ability to work flexible hours, including occasional overtime or weekends
• CDL is a plus but not required

DUTIES AND/OR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with basic maintenance and repairs on heavy equipment
• Help inspect equipment to find issues or needed repairs
• Use tools and equipment safely (training provided)
• Learn to read manuals and follow instructions for repairs
• Help clean and organize the shop and work areas
• Complete basic paperwork or repair logs with guidance
• Work with team members and ask questions to build skills
• Follow all safety rules and procedures
• Responsible to provide own basic hand tools, pneumatics and some specialty tools. A tool allowance is available.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Physical fitness.
• Able to work independently and under time constraints.
• Time management.
• Analytical skills.
• Technical skills.
• Problem-solving skills.

BENEFITS:

• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Sick Time
• 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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