Asphalt Plant Service Technician - Idaho Falls

Asphalt Plant Service TechnicianAt 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, and we are a people-first company. Our team members are the key to our success, and we are committed to giving them the tools, training, and time to do their jobs productively and safely each day. 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.We are seeking a reliable and safety-focused Asphalt Plant Service Technician to support the maintenance and operation of our asphalt plants. This role is responsible for performing preventative maintenance, troubleshooting mechanical and electrical issues, and ensuring that our plants operate safely and efficiently with minimal downtime.Duties and/or Responsibilities:Perform routine inspection, maintenance, and repair of asphalt plant equipmentTroubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systemsConduct preventative maintenance tasks such as lubrication, belt adjustments, filter changes, and component replacementsDiagnose equipment failures and implement timely corrective actions to minimize downtimeMaintain burners and fuel systems, including tuning and cleaning for optimal performanceRepair or replace motors, gearboxes, bearings, chains, and other critical componentsRead and interpret equipment manuals, schematics, and technical drawingsWork closely with plant operators and management to identify maintenance needs and improvement opportunitiesAssist with plant upgrades, modifications, and installation of new equipmentPerform general welding and fabrication as neededPerform other duties as assignedTraining availableWorking in extreme weather conditions should be expectedWilling to work varied and extended hours up to 7 days a week when neededTravel will be requiredMinimum Qualifications:Proven work history reflecting a minimum of 5 years of experienceMust have mechanical, electrical, fabrication experienceMust have a current driver's licenseMillwright experience preferredExperience with asphalt plants preferredMust be able to meet company's attendance policyKnife 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.