Knife River is a PEOPLE-first company. Our team members are key to our success and we are committed to giving them the tools, training, and time to do their jobs productively and go home safely each day. Please consider joining our growing team today.
At Knife River, we take care of our team because we know its our people who make us successful. We are one of the 10 largest construction materials producers and contractors in the Country. 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 have a terrific opportunity for a self-motivated, experienced heavy truck mechanic at our shop facility in Dobbins, Texas. To perform maintenance and repairs on several types of heavy diesel trucks and trailers to keep them in safe working condition. The fleet consists of ready-mix trucks, dump trucks, tractors, and pneumatic trucks/trailers.
Minimum Qualifications:
• Certifications and/or technical school experience is preferred. • Previous mechanical experience working with heavy diesel trucks and trailers is preferred. • Must be able to work flexible shifts, which include days, nights, weekends, and overtime as needed. • Must have a valid drivers license and acceptable driving record.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Strong troubleshooting skills. • Must have knowledge of several types of heavy diesel trucks and trailers preferred. • Must be able to provide own basic hand tools, pneumatics, and some specialty tools. • Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and physical. • Must display a professional and courteous attitude towards all team members.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Responsible for performing maintenance and repairs of a significant nature on all types of equipment and/or assisting with repairs, improvements, and maintenance of equipment to assure it is in safe working condition.
Safely operate equipment, standard and specialty tools, welders, hoists, and other lifting devices, etc., daily.
Troubleshooting equipment maintenance problems to accurately diagnose components to determine the method and extent of repair necessary. Read, interpret, analyze, and apply information in technical manuals and schematics.
Anticipate needed parts and supplies, disassemble equipment and parts, fabricate parts when needed, and reassemble equipment and parts.
Clean work areas.
Accurately complete work orders or other maintenance repair documentation daily.
Must be able to perform oil changes, air hydraulic breaks, suspensions, transmissions, and general maintenance.
Communicate effectively, verbal, listening, and written. Frequent contact and communication with others within and outside the company.
Self-motivated team-player with excellent people skills, ability to work independently or in a team setting, ability to maintain positive customer relations, and act courteous and respectful of others.
Communicate with drivers regarding Vehicle Condition Reports and make appropriate repairs.
Proven experience overseeing multiple projects and priorities while maintaining tight deadlines, highly organized with attention to detail.
Ensure OSHA, DOT, MSHA, EPA, DNR, Safety, and environmental regulation compliance.
May be required to operate and maintain company vehicle to perform field service repair, then operate repaired equipment to ensure proper working condition after repairs have been completed.
Timely and regular attendance is essential.
Performs other duties as assigned as needed.
Physical Requirements:
Requires walking, bending, squatting, sitting, lifting, pushing, pulling, and climbing to a significant degree.
Heavy work-exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Requires the use of hands for grasping and fine manipulations.
Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision, and hearing.
Head movement, rotation, moving head in any direction, up, down, side to side.
Requires climbing in and out of truck on and off equipment multiple times a day.
Working Conditions:
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in accordance with company policy.
Exposure to dust, fumes, and gases.
Exposure to in and outside working conditions to cold or hot temperatures.
Working in high-traffic shop environment.
Notice:
Because of the nature of work at Knife River, the person in this position may be expected to work any shift and at various locations based on company needs, and the duties of the position may change at any time and may not be identified in this job description. The content of the job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. It is not intended to be construed as a contract or an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills and abilities required of all personnel so classified.
Veterans:
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 heavy truck mechanic position. Veterans are encouraged to apply.
Army:
Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic Track Vehicle Repairer Construction Equipment Repairer Coast Guard:
Machinery Technician Navy:
Caterpillar Diesel Technician Construction Mechanic Advanced Construction Mechanic Marines:
Engineer Equipment Mechanic
Benefits:
Paid holidays Paid time off Three medical plans with generous employer contributions and funding Health Savings Account Prescription Card Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical and Dependent Care Dental Vision Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance Company Paid Short Term Disability Income Replacement Profit Sharing 401k with Company Match Voluntary Life Insurance for Employees, Spouses, and Dependents Critical Illness Plan Accident Coverage Plan Company Paid Employee Assistance Plan Travel Insurance Access to Legal Advice
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, mail completed application to Knife River Corporation, South, PO Box 674, Bryan, TX 77806.