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Mechanic Intern
Company: Knife River - Midwest Division Department: Maintenance Shop
Location: Sioux City, IA Hiring Manager: Megan S Dejong
Closing Date: 09/30/2024 at 11:59pm CDT Job Type: Part-Time
Job Summary:
Good Pay! Good Benefits! Good People! 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 growing! Our team is made up of hard-working people who work safely and deliver high-quality results to our customers – and we are looking for more!

Role Overview:
Responsible to work on engines, replace malfunctioning parts, diagnose hydraulic issues and other various heavy equipment or truck issues. Will also learn how to order parts, create maintenance records, and complete other important tasks.

DUTIES AND/OR RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Perform daily equipment, walk around and site inspections to identify and correct any unsafe conditions and keep equipment properly maintained. Perform repairs on equipment as needed.
2. Safely and properly perform routine maintenance (lubricating, fueling, and cleaning) on heavy equipment and trucks.
3. Dismantles equipment such as grease guns, air lines and lubricating pumps. Examines parts for breaks, wear, and dirt. Replaces defective parts and cleans and reassembles equipment.
4. Perform tire checks and tire replacement.
5. Recognition of surroundings including equipment and traffic awareness.
6. Ability to perform consistently while doing repetitious work.
7. Communicate effectively (verbal, listening, written) and work with people in all situations.
8. Self-motivated, team-player with good interpersonal skills; ability to maintain positive customer relations and act courteous/respectful of others
9. Help troubleshoot and problem solve situations/problems on equipment issues/repair. Monitor and discuss problems with other mechanics/management.
10. Ensure OSHA, EPA, DNR, safety and environmental regulation compliance.
11. Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
1. High School or GED plus higher trade or technical school experience.
2. Mechanical interest required.
3. Driver’s License required, ability to obtain a Class A CDL, preferred. Training for CDL provided by Knife River through the Entry Level Driver Trainee Program (ELDT).
How To Apply
If unable to apply online, mail completed application to:2220 Hawkeye Drive, Sioux City, IA 51105.

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 check.
This Employer Participates in E-Verify (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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