Lube Technician / Mechanic

KRC Corporation•Bemidji, MN

24d•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 team members are 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. We are a publicly traded company on the NYSE with the ticker symbol KNF and part of the S&P MidCap 400 index. This is a full time, year-round position that comes with great benefits. As a Lube Technician, you are responsible to safely keep equipment running and maintained properly to maximize production and quality. The schedule varies throughout the seasons. During the production season, start and end times will vary based on field operations. Mid- to late-morning starts and evening work during the week should be expected.

Requirements

High School or GED plus higher trade or technical school or equivalent in related field
Mechanical experience - diesel engine preferred
Must be able to travel over nights during season, weekends and long shifts as needed
Must have a valid Class B Driver’s License, ability to provide and maintain proper licensure, medical card and acceptable driving record
Candidates without a Class B Driver’s License may be considered, provided they are able to obtain one. Assistance with licensing is available through Knife River.

Responsibilities

Perform daily equipment, walk around and site inspections to identify and correct any unsafe conditions and keep equipment properly maintained.
Perform repairs on equipment during slow times
Safely and properly perform routine maintenance (lubricating, fueling and cleaning) on heavy equipment
Dismantles equipment such as grease guns, air lines and lubricating pumps.
Examines parts for breaks, wear, and dirt.
Replaces defective parts and cleans and assembles equipment
Recognition of surroundings including equipment and traffic awareness
Ability to perform consistently while doing repetitious work
Exposure to working conditions with various insects
Extensive walking on uneven surfaces
Operating equipment at night under artificial lighting
Communicate effectively (verbal, listening, written) and work with difficult people under high stress situations
Self-motivated, team-player with good interpersonal skills; ability to maintain positive customer relations and act courteous/respectful of others
Troubleshoot and problem solve situations/problems (material quality, equipment operation/repair, etc.).
Monitor and discuss production problems with co-workers and managers/supervisors
Ensure OSHA, EPA, DNR, safety and environmental regulation compliance
Performs other duties as assigned