Knife River

Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanic

LocationMissoula, MT
Job TypeFull-time
Salary$52,000-$72,800

About This Job

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. We are also a publicly traded company on the NYSE with the ticker symbol KNF and part of the S&P MidCap 400 index.

Knife River is looking for an experienced Heavy Equipment Mechanic to work for our Missoula division.

This position will require you to be able to work both independently and as a team player. Working in extreme weather conditions should be expected.

We offer a competitive wage with a range of $25 - $35 DOE and a full benefit package that includes 401K, Medical, Dental & Vision along with a tool allowance.


Minimum Qualifications:

Qualified driving record

Experience with heavy equipment repair- (preferred)
Have your own tools


Duties and Responsibilities:

perform significant maintenance on all types of equipment, and/or assist with repairs, improvements, maintenance of 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 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.

Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background checks.

You may apply online at httpsjobs.kniferiver.net

If unable to apply online, please mail completed application to:

Knife River Mountain Region

4800 Wilkie Street

Missoula, Mt 59808

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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