PLANT MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN - READY MIX

Knife River Corporation; Minot (ND); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Profit Sharing

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

A leading construction materials producer seeks a Maintenance Manager for overseeing maintenance of Ready Mix plants throughout North Dakota. This role requires over 5 years of mechanical and electrical experience and will involve traveling overnight. The candidate must ensure compliance with safety regulations and maintain effective communication with team members. The position offers competitive benefits including medical insurance, a 401(k) plan, and paid leave.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Oversees maintenance of Ready Mix plant and equipment.
• Plans preventative maintenance schedule.
• Maintains inventory of parts and requisitions replacement stock.
• Estimates costs for maintenance personnel, parts, and supplies.
• Keeps equipment running for maximum production and quality.
• Troubleshoots material quality and equipment operations.

Skills

Mechanical experience

Electrical experience

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School or GED

Trade or technical school in related field

Job description

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 safely 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. 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

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

Responsibilities

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

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

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• 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
• Accident Coverage 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 submitted online. If you are having issues completing the application, please come to the office for assistance.