Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Job TitleResponsibilities include but are not limited to the following:Help maintain and repair construction equipment, trucks, mixer trucks, including preventative maintenance work, hydraulic repair, brake work, electrical repairs and weldingMay perform service repairs in the fieldMay have the opportunity to work on a wide variety of units from small fleet vehicles, class 8 trucks/trailers, mixer trucks, construction equipment and crushing equipmentComplete all paperwork that may be necessaryMust have own journeyman hand tools, but Knife River does provide large tools and has a replacement policyAssure all safety policies and procedures are followed to prevent all unsafe actions, processes and behaviors observedOther duties assigned as neededHours: 2:00PM – 10:00PM Monday to FridayWage Range - $26.91-$47.11Wage differential ($3) included for swing shiftMinimum Qualifications:Previous mechanical experience on construction equipment, class 8 trucks and mixer trucksStrong troubleshooting skillsWelding and fabrication experience desirableClean driving recordAbility to pass a pre-employment criminal background check, physical/functional and drug screenDisplay a professional and courteous attitude towards all team membersAdditional Information:Benefits: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 RecognitionHow To Apply:To be considered for this position, candidates must complete and submit an employment application at jobs.kniferiver.net by the posting deadline noted above. If unable to complete an application online you may print and send completed application to any Knife River NW address or stop in one of our locations to complete an application. 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 View phone number on click.appcast.io to speak with a human resources representative. Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background check.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 OperatorEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.