PLANT MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN - READY MIX

Knife River; Lansford (ND); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

Health Savings and Flexible Spending

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

Job summary

Knife River is seeking a maintenance technician to service Ready Mix plants across North Dakota. Overnight travel is required, with hands-on upkeep to maximize production and safety.

You will perform preventative maintenance, troubleshoot equipment, manage parts inventory, and coordinate costs. A strong mechanical and electrical background is essential.

We offer great pay and benefits, with opportunities for training and career growth within a PEOPLE-first team.

Qualifications

• 5+ years mechanical and electrical experience.
• Ability to provide and maintain licensure, medical card and acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Oversees maintenance of Ready Mix plant and equipment, including setup of new or temporary plant operations.
• Plans and coordinates schedule of preventative maintenance.
• Maintains inventory of parts and equipment and requisitions replacement stock.
• Estimates costs of personnel, parts and supplies used during maintenance.
• Keeps equipment running to maximize production and quality.
• Communicates effectively; maintains positive relations and teamwork.
• Troubleshoots and solves problems related to material quality and equipment.
• Ensures safety and environmental regulation compliance; performs Lockout/Tagout procedures.
• Back-up plant operator and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical experience

Electrical experience

Driving license

Education

High School or GED plus trade/technical school

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.

ROLE OVERVIEW:

To perform necessary maintenance on Ready Mix Plants throughout North Dakota. Overnight travel is required.

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

1. Oversees the maintenance of all Ready Mix plant and equipment including the setup of new or temporary plant operations.
2. Plans and coordinates schedule of preventative maintenance.
3. Maintains inventory of parts and equipment and requisitions replacement stock.
4. Estimates costs of personnel, parts and supplies to be used during maintenance.
5. To keep equipment running and maintained properly to maximize production and quality.
6. Communicate effectively (verbal, listening, written); Self-motivated, team-player with good interpersonal skills; ability to maintain positive customer relations & act courteous/respectful of others.
7. Troubleshoot and problem solve situations/problems (material quality, equipment operation/repair, etc.).
8. Ensure MSHA, OSHA, EPA, DNR, safety and environmental regulation compliance, Lockout/Tagout procedures.
9. Back-up plant operator and performs other duties as assigned.

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

1. High School or GED plus higher trade or technical school or equivalent in related field
2. 5+ years mechanical and electrical experience
3. Ability to provide and maintain proper licensure, medical card and acceptable driving record.

BENEFITS:

1. Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
2. Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
3. 401(k) with Company Match
4. Profit Sharing
5. Paid Time Off
6. Paid Sick Time
7. 8 Paid Holidays
8. Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
9. Short-term Disability
10. Employee Assistance Program
11. Years of Service Recognition
12. Voluntary Life Insurance for Employees, Spouses, and Dependents
13. Critical Illness Plan
14. Accident Coverage Plan
15. 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.

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