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Plant/Field Mechanic
Company: Knife River - Central Minnesota Division Department: Equipment
Location: Sauk Rapids - Central MN, MN Hiring Manager: Toby J Opstedal
Closing Date: 12/31/2024 at 11:59pm CDT Job Type: Full-Time
Job Summary:
Responsible for safely keeping equipment running and maintained properly.
Minimum Qualifications:
1.Over 2 years up to and including 4 years from post high school, work, military, institutional or vocational environment in mechanic field or maintaining road construction equipment with demonstrated mechanical knowledge to diagnose component, troubleshoot, repair, communicate and document.
2.Mechanical experience - diesel engine preferred
3.Provide and maintain proper licensure, medical card and acceptable driving record.
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.

If unable to apply online, mail completed application to:4787 Shadow Wood Drive NE, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379.

Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background check.
Duties & Responsibilities
1.Responsible for performing maintenance and repairs of a significant nature on all types of equipment
and/or assisting with repairs/improvements/maintenance of equipment to assure it is in safe working
condition.
2.Safely operate equipment, standard and specialty tools, welders, hoists and other lifting devices, etc.
on a daily basis.
3.Troubleshooting equipment 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.
4.Anticipate needed parts and supplies, disassemble equipment and parts, fabricate parts when needed
and reassemble equipment and parts.
5.Use cutting torch and perform welding tasks.
6.Clean work areas
7.Fill out shop repair orders daily.
8.Drive and maintain mechanic's truck
9.Communicate effectively (verbal, listening, written). Frequent contact and communication with others
within and outside the company. Self-motivated, team-player with excellent interpersonal skills.
ability to work independently or in a team setting; ability to maintain positive customer relations and
act courteous/respectful of others.
10.Proven experience handling multiple projects and priorities while maintaining tight deadlines; highly
organized with attention to detail.
11.Accurately complete work orders or other maintenance repair documentation.
12.Ensure OSHA, DOT, MSHA, EPA, DNR, safety and environmental regulation compliance.
13.Will 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.
14.Responsible to provide own basic hand tools, pneumatics and some specialty tools.
15.Performs other duties as assigned.
This Employer Participates in E-Verify (PDF). Download PDF Application (PDF)
Knife River is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected Veteran status.

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