Traveling Asphalt Plant Maintenance Technician

Knife River - MT; Idaho Falls (ID); On-site; USD 30,307 - 38,572; Full time

Job summary

Knife River in Idaho Falls is seeking an Asphalt Plant Service Technician to support maintenance and operation of our asphalt plants. The role focuses on preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and ensuring safe, efficient plant performance with minimal downtime.

You will inspect and repair equipment, read schematics, work with plant operators, and assist with upgrades. A minimum of five years in mechanical, electrical, or fabrication work is required, along with a valid driver's license and

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on maintenance/fabrication experience.
• Must have mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Millwright experience preferred.
• Experience with asphalt plants preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine inspection, maintenance, and repair of plant equipment.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Conduct preventative maintenance such as lubrication and belt adjustments.
• Repair or replace motors, gearboxes, bearings, chains, and other components.
• Read manuals and schematics; work with operators to identify needs.
• Support plant upgrades and installation of new equipment.
• Welding and fabrication as needed.
• Travel may be required; overtime possible.
• Safety-focused and compliant with policies.

Skills

Mechanical

Electrical

Fabrication

Millwright

Asphalt plant

Driver's license

Job description

Knife River in Idaho Falls is seeking an Asphalt Plant Service Technician to support maintenance and operation of our asphalt plants. The role focuses on preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and ensuring safe, efficient plant performance with minimal downtime.

You will inspect and repair equipment, read schematics, work with plant operators, and assist with upgrades. A minimum of five years in mechanical, electrical, or fabrication work is required, along with a valid driver's license and