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Lead Equipment/Truck Mechanic
Company: Knife River - Kalispell Division Department: Kalispell Shop
Location: Kalispell, MT Hiring Manager: John J Cowan
Closing Date: 12/31/2024 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 productively and go home safely each day. Our goal is to build strong teams that, in turn, build strong communities. Join our growing team today!

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
- Help mentor and train members in the shop.
- Help maintain and repair construction trucks and equipment, including hydraulic repair, brake work, electrical repairs and welding.
- May perform service repairs in the field
- Perform significant maintenance and repairs on trucks, trailers and all types of equipment, and/or assist with repairs, improvements, maintenance of trucks and equipment to assure they are in safe and suitable working conditions.
- Complete all paperwork that may be necessary
- Assure all safety policies and procedures are followed to prevent any and all unsafe actions, processes and behaviors observed.
- Assist in PM scheduling, parts ordering and scheduling needed repairs.
- Must have own tools.
- Other duties assigned as needed.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Previous mechanical experience on class 8 trucks, trailers and equipment
- Strong troubleshooting skills
- Welding and fabrication experience desirable
- Clean driving record
- Ability to pass a pre-employment criminal background check, physical/functional exam and drug screen
- Display a professional and courteous attitude towards all team members
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.

Knife River Montana offers a 401(k) as well as COMPANY PAID medical, dental, vision, life and STD benefits for employees and their dependents. Paid time off (PTO) offered after 90 days of successful employment and Holiday Pay after 30 days of successful employment.

We are a drug free work environment requiring pre-employment and random drug testing. Subject to background check.

You may apply online at jobs.kniferiver.com.

If unable to apply online, mail completed application to:
4800 Wilkie St.
Missoula, MT 59808-1450
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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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