Plant Maintenance Technician

Knife River Corporation; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction materials producer based in Boise, Idaho, is seeking an experienced Loader Operator/Concrete Plant Maintenance person to ensure safety and efficiency. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience, a Class B Commercial Driver’s License, and mechanical and electrical skills. Responsibilities include equipment inspections, safety checks, and performing manual labor. This role requires adaptability to extreme weather conditions and variable hours.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a relevant field.
• Must have a current Commercial Driver’s License (Class B Minimum).
• Millwright experience preferred.
• Ability to travel up to 7 days per week.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily inspections of equipment.
• Conduct site inspections to ensure safety.
• Complete required reports.
• Manual labor including shoveling excess materials.

Skills

Mechanical experience

Electrical experience

Fabrication experience

Operating experience around concrete plants

Effective communication

Job description

LOCATION: GENCOR PLT #1 PORT, 5450 WEST GOWEN ROAD, BOISE, ID 83709, USA

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 Idaho Division is looking for an experienced Loader Operator/Concrete Plant Maintenance person to join our team. Our company takes pride in our quality of work and the expertise of our employees.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily inspections of equipment
• Perform site inspections to ensure safety
• Efficient at multi-tasking and working under short time constraints
• Complete required reports
• Communicate effectively to co-workers, management, suppliers and others you come in contact with
• Manual labor including shoveling excess material away from plant
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Training Available

Working in extreme weather conditions should be expected.

Qualifications

• Proven work history reflecting a minimum of 5 years of experience
• Must have mechanical, electrical, fabrication and operating experience around concrete plants
• Must have a current Commercial Driver’s license (Class B Minimum)
• Millwright experience preferred
• Experience with Conveyors preferred
• Must be able to meet company’s attendance policy
• Must be able to travel up to 7 days per week and for extended periods of time
• Willing to work varied and extended hours

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.

You may apply online at http://jobs.kniferiver.net.
If unable to apply online, mail completed application to:
5450 W Gowen Rd, Boise, Idaho 83709

Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background checks. Women, minorities and veterans encouraged to apply.

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.