Plant Maintenance Technician

At 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. This position is responsible for safely keeping equipment running and maintained properly throughout Central Region. Salary Range: $25.00-$38.00 Hours per week: 40+ Duties and/or Responsibilities Available to work Monday - Friday and weekends as needed. Ability to do some travel with overnight. Responsible to provide basic hand tools, battery and pneumatic and some specialty tools. Ability to obtain and maintain proper licensures, medical card and acceptable driving record. Ability to work at heights. Responsible for performing maintenance and repairs of all types of equipment and / or assisting with repairs/improvements/maintenance of equipment to ensure proper safety working conditions. Troubleshooting equipment (visually and audibly) maintenance problems to properly diagnose components to determine method and extent of repair necessary. Read, interpret, analyze and apply information in technical manuals and schematics. To communicate effectively (verbal, listen & written). Frequent contact and communication with others within and outside the company. Self-motivated, team-player, ability to work independently or in a team setting. To properly and safely operate cutting torches and perform welding tasks. Fill out and maintain all needed forms, i.e. (timecards, vehicle inspection, safety forms, work orders) Drive and maintain mechanics work truck. Properly and safely operate/use and maintain specialized equipment/tools. Ensure OSHA, EPA, DNR, safety and environmental regulations compliance. Clean, maintain and prepare work areas. Must be capable of obtaining CDL. Performs other duties assigned. Minimum Qualifications High school GED equivalent or higher, military, or work experience in related field. (Concrete, Construction, Asphalt, Aggregate production) Knowledge or Mechanical and/or Electrical plus Welding. Full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Health Savings and Flexible Spending Account 401K with Company Match Profit Sharing Paid/Sick Time Off 8 Paid Holidays Short-term Disability & Life Insurance Employee assistance Program Years of Service Recognition Part-time employees are eligible for the following benefits 401K with Company Match Paid/Sick Time Off 8 Paid Holidays Years of Service Recognition How To Apply 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. Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background checks. If unable to apply online, please mail completed application to: 4787 Shadow Wood Drive NE, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379. Equal 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr