TRUCK MECHANIC (SWING SHIFT)

Knife River Northwest; Harborton (OR); On-site; USD 37,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K with Company Match

Profit Sharing

8 Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Safety Incentives

Years of Service Recognition

Job summary

Knife River Northwest is seeking a skilled Heavy Truck Mechanic to maintain and repair class 8 trucks and mixer trucks in our construction fleet. You will diagnose issues, service brakes, hydraulics, engines, and electrical systems, and perform on-site or shop repairs.

Qualified candidates have own hand tools, a clean driving record, and the ability to obtain CDL with Hazmat/Tanker endorsements. We offer medical, dental, vision, 401(k), profit sharing, and generous PTO and holidays.

Qualifications

• Previous mechanical experience on Class 8 trucks and mixer trucks.
• Must have own hand tools; company provides large and specialty tooling.
• Clean driving record and ability to obtain CDL with Hazmat and Tanker endorsements.
• Ability to pass pre-employment background, physical/functional and drug screens.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance and repair of trucks used for construction, including dump, Ready-Mix, lowboy, straight trucks, trailers.
• Repair brakes, suspension, hydraulics, electrical, HVAC, body/chassis, engine and powertrain.
• Work in shop or field environment.
• Familiarity with DOT regulations and paperwork; use diagnostic software.
• Follow safety policies; perform all other duties.

Skills

Heavy truck repair experience

Diagnostic tools

Safety conscious

DOT paperwork knowledge

Tools

Hand tools

Diagnostic software

Job description

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following

• Maintenance and repair of trucks used for construction including: dump trucks, Ready-Mix trucks, lowboy's, straight trucks, trailers, etc
• Brakes, suspension, hydraulics, electrical, HVAC systems, body/chassis, engine, and powertrain repairs
• Shop or field environment
• Familiarity with DOT regulations and paperwork
• Ability to use diagnostic software
• Follow all safety policies and procedures
• All other duties assigned

Hours: 2:30PM - 11:00PM Monday to Friday, hours and days flexible

Wage Range - $26.91 - $44.90

Plus night shift differential ($3)

Minimum Qualifications

• Previous mechanical experience on class 8 trucks and mixer trucks. Some construction equipment repair experience preferred.
• Must have own hand tools. Company provides large and specialty tooling
• Clean driving record and ability to obtain CDL with Hazmat and Tanker endorsement
• Ability to pass a pre-employment criminal background check, physical/functional and drug screen
• Display a professional, safe, and courteous attitude

Additional Information

• Full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits:
• -Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• -Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts
• -401K with Company Match
• -Profit Sharing
• -8 Paid Holidays
• -Paid Time Off
• -Life Insurance
• -Employee Assistance Program
• -Safety Incentives
• -Years of Service Recognition

Veterans: Put Your Skills to Work with Us!

• At Knife River, we are committed to helping our military transition to civilian life. We are constantly looking to add veterans to our workforce and want to make the transition as smooth as possible. There are many jobs within the military that are transferable to our Mechanic position:
• Army: Construction Equipment Repairer
• Avionic Mechanic
• Coast Guard: Construction Mechanic
• Construction Mechanic-Construction
• Navy: Construction Mechanic-Basic
• Marines: Engineer Equipment Mechanic
• Engineer Equipment Operator

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 law.

If you are an individual with a qualified disability as defined by federal, state, or local law and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application for any reason, please contact your state employment agency or you may call 541-693-5960 to speak with a human resources representative.

Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background check.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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