PLANT MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN - READY MIX

Knife River Corporation; Watford City (ND); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Profit Sharing

Paid Time Off

Paid Sick Time

8 Paid Holidays

Life Insurance

AD&D Insurance

Short-term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Years of Service Recognition

Voluntary Life Insurance

Job summary

Knife River Corporation is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform essential upkeep on Ready Mix plants across North Dakota. Overnight travel is required, and travel flexibility is a must to keep plants running efficiently.

The role emphasizes mechanical and electrical expertise, preventative maintenance planning, and strict adherence to safety and regulatory standards. Join a team focused on reliable operations and production quality.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Oversees the maintenance of all Ready Mix plant and equipment including the 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 to be used during maintenance.
• To keep equipment running and maintained properly to maximize production and quality.
• Communicate effectively (verbal, listening, written); Self-motivated, team-player with good interpersonal skills; ability to maintain positive customer relations & act courteous/respectful of others.
• Troubleshoot and problem solve situations/problems (material quality, equipment operation/repair, etc.).
• Ensure MSHA, OSHA, EPA, DNR, safety and environmental regulation compliance, Lockout/Tagout procedures.
• Back-up plant operator and performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical experience

Electrical experience

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

Communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Trade/technical school

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.

DUTIES AND/OR 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:

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities