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Heavy Duty Mechanic(s)
Company:	Knife River - Missoula Division	Department:	Shop
Location:	MISSOULA, MT	Hiring Manager:	John J Cowan
Closing Date:	12/31/2024 at 11:59pm CDT	Job Type:	Full-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 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 safely each day. Our goal is to build strong teams that, in turn, build strong communities. Please consider joining our growing team today! Responsible for safely keeping trucks and equipment running and properly maintained.
Minimum Qualifications:
• Valid CDL - (Class A preferred) • Qualified driving record • Experience with heavy truck and equipment repair - (preferred) • Have your own tools.
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Perform significant maintenance and repairs on trucks 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 condition. • Safely operate equipment, from standard to specialty tools, torches, welders, hoists, forklifts, and other heavy equipment, on a daily basis. • Troubleshooting truck and equipment maintenance problems, diagnosing parts and components to determine method and extent of repair necessary. • Read, interpret, analyze and apply information from technical manuals and schematics. • Anticipate necessary parts and supplies for order, ability to fabricate parts when needed. • Safety minded, accurately complete shop forms, keep tidy work areas, maintain regulatory compliance. • Communicate effectively. There will be frequent contact, communication, and courtesy with others within and outside the company. You need to be self-motivated and have the ability to work independently or in a team setting. • Willingness to handle multiple projects while maintaining deadlines and attention to detail. • Operate company vehicle to perform field service repairs. • Responsible for providing your own basic hand tools, pneumatics, and some specialty tools. • Shifts may include working nights, evening and weekends. • Flexible with performing other duties assigned by the shop manager.
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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Heavy Duty Mechanic(s)