Ready Mix Plant Maintenance Tech - Overnight Travel

Knife River - ND; Bismarck (ND); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

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

Job summary

Knife River is seeking a Maintenance role to perform necessary upkeep on Ready Mix Plants across North Dakota, with overnight travel required. This position focuses on preventing downtime and ensuring reliable plant operation.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or GED with trade/technical training and 5+ years of mechanical/electrical experience, plus valid licensure, medical card and driving record. Safety and teamwork are essential in daily duties.

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 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

Communication

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Customer relations

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Trade/technical training or equivalent

Job description

Knife River is seeking a Maintenance role to perform necessary upkeep on Ready Mix Plants across North Dakota, with overnight travel required. This position focuses on preventing downtime and ensuring reliable plant operation.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or GED with trade/technical training and 5+ years of mechanical/electrical experience, plus valid licensure, medical card and driving record. Safety and teamwork are essential in daily duties.