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Equipment Shop Foreman
Company:	Knife River - Texas Division	Department:	Shop
Location:	Bryan, TX	Hiring Manager:	Alex K Danard
Closing Date:	12/27/2024 at 11:59pm CDT	Job Type:	Full-Time

Job Summary:
Knife River is 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 Safely and productively each day. Our goal is to build strong teams that, deliver high-quality results to our customers. Join our growing team today! We have a terrific opportunity for a self-motivated experienced Equipment Shop Foreman based in Bryan Texas. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, scheduling repairs, ordering parts, troubleshooting equipment, and jumping into a technician’s role when required. Applicant must have competent computer skills, strong communication, strong work ethic, experience leading people and strong organizational skills. This position requires working knowledge of standard mechanic's tools and the ability to use them in the correct application.
Minimum Qualifications:
-Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and physical. -Must meet Knife River-South employment standards with regards to background/MVR checks. -Must be able to work overtime and be flexible with hours (daytime/nighttime). -Ability to work outside in all seasons. -Must have a “safety first” attitude. Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures is required. -Over 2 years from post high school, work, military, or vocational environment preferred. -Minimum 3 years’ experience in heavy equipment and truck repair field. -Prefer minimum 2 years’ experience in a supervisory role. -Provide and maintain proper licenses and certifications. Physical Demands: -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 trucks, on and off Equipment, multiple times a day.

This job posting will remain open until 12/27/2024 or until it is filled.
Veterans Put Your Skills To Work With Us!
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 Equipment Shop Foreman position. Airforce: Mission Generation Vehicular Equipment Maintenance Army: Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic Construction Equipment Repairer Coast Guard: Construction Mechanic Navy: Construction Mechanic Basic Engineman Machinery Repairman Marines: Engineer Equipment Mechanic Engineer Equipment Operator

* Paid Holidays * Paid Vacation * Three Medical Plan Options with Generous Employer Contributions * Health Savings Account (partially funded by Employer) * Prescription Drug Plans * Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical and Dependent Care * Dental * Vision * Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance * Company Paid Short Term Disability Income Replacement * Company Paid Long Term Disability Income Replacement * Profit Sharing * 401(k) with Company Match * Voluntary Life, Accident, and Critical Illness plans for Employees, Spouses, and Dependents * Tuition Reimbursement Program * Company Paid Employee Assistance Plan, Travel Insurance, and Access to Legal Advice Position will remain open until 10/31/2024 or until it is filled.
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. Applicants of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background check. If unable to apply online, mail completed application to Knife River Corporation South, PO Box 674, Bryan, TX 77806.

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Equipment Shop Foreman