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!
We have an excellent opportunity for a Swing Shift Heavy Duty Equipment/Truck Mechanic at our Shop in Bend Oregon!
Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
- Help maintain and repair construction equipment, trucks, mixer trucks, including preventative
maintenance work, hydraulic repair, brake work, electrical repairs and welding
- May perform service repairs in the field
- May have the opportunity to work on a wide variety of units from small fleet vehicles, class 8
trucks/trailers, mixer trucks, construction equipment and crushing equipment.
- Complete all paperwork that may be necessary
- Must have own journeyman hand tools, but Knife River does provide large tools and has a replacement
policy.
- Assure all safety policies and procedures are followed to prevent any and all unsafe actions, processes
and behaviors observed.
- Other duties assigned as needed
Hours: 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM Monday to Friday.
Wage differential ($3) included for Swing shift.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Previous mechanical experience on construction equipment, class 8 trucks and mixer trucks.
- 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
Additional Information
How To Apply
To be considered for this position, candidates must complete and submit an employment application at jobs.kniferiver.com by the posting deadline noted above. If unable to complete an application online you may print and send completed application to any Knife River NW address or stop in one of our locations to complete an application.
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.
If you are an individual with a qualified disability as defined by federal, state, or local law and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application for any reason, please contact your state employment agency or you may call 541-693-5900 to speak with a human resources representative.
Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background check.
Benefits
Full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits:
-Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
-Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts
-401K with Company Match
-Profit Sharing
-8 Paid Holidays
-Paid Time Off
-Life Insurance
-Employee Assistance Program
-Safety Incentives
-Years of Service Recognition
Veterans: Put Your Skills to Work with Us!
At Knife River, we are committed to helping our military transition to civilian life. We are constantly looking to add veterans to our workforce and want to make the transition as smooth as possible. There are many jobs within the military that are transferable to our Heavy-Duty Equipment/Truck Mechanic position:
Air Force:
Mission Generation Vehicular Equipment Maintenance Journeyman
Special Vehicle Maintenance Journeyman
Navy:
Caterpillar Diesel Technician
Construction Mechanic
Marines:
Engineer Equipment Mechanic
Army:
Heavy Wheel Vehicle Mechanic
