Diesel Mechanic

KRC Corporation • Fargo, ND

23d • Onsite

About The Position

Knife River is a PEOPLE-first company and one of the 10 largest construction materials producers/contractors in the Country. Our goal is to build strong teams that, in turn, build strong communities. We are a publicly traded company on the NYSE with the ticker symbol KNF and part of the S&P MidCap 400 index. The Mechanic repairs and maintains trucks, bulldozers, scrapers, wheel and track loaders, trench diggers, asphalt equipment as well as any other type of machinery that may be brought in for maintenance and/or repairs. Typical schedule is Monday - Friday 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM with one Saturday per month. Schedule may vary due to weather and customer demand.

Requirements

• 4+ years' experience working on heavy equipment and construction type vehicles both diesel and gasoline.
• Ability to hold and maintain proper licensure and acceptable driving record.
• GED and/or equivalent combination of experience.
• Ability to work flexible shifts, including overtime, possible nights and some Saturday.
• Extensive knowledge and experience with all types of gasoline and diesel construction equipment and vehicles.
• Ability to safely use hand tools and equipment.
• Must be able to troubleshoot and problem solve.
• Independently working to assess and repair equipment appropriately.

Nice To Haves

• CDL and endorsements related to the mechanic and transport field
• Current medical card.
• Mechanic Certifications from an accredited program.
• Light welding experience.

Responsibilities

• Utilize manuals, hand tools & power tools.
• Utilize on-line computer research and diagnostics resource tools.
• Repair cylinders, elevator chains, undercarriages, planetaries, recharges and replaces batteries, transmissions, torque converters, planetaries and hydraulic pumps using mechanic hand tools, welding equipment, standard charts and hoists.
• Examine and replace protective guards, loose bolts and specific safety devices on heavy equipment as needed.
• Lubricates moving parts and drives repaired truck or equipment to verify conformance to specifications.
• Completes appropriate paperwork to support preventative maintenance and repair activities.
• Ensure MSHA, OSHA, EPA, DNR, safety and environmental regulation compliance.
• Always work safely and take action to prevent any and all unsafe actions, processes, and behaviors.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Sick Time
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short-term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Years of Service Recognition
• Voluntary Life Insurance for Employees, Spouses, and Dependents
• Critical Illness Plan
• Accident Coverage Plan
• Hospital Indemnity

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED