Fleet Mechanic- Day Shift

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 an experienced Fleet Mechanic at our Shop in Sherwood, Oregon!

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

Help maintain and repair construction trucks and equipment, including 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, construction equipment and large mining machines

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: 6:00am to 2:30pm

Compensation:
The wage range for this position is $29.00-$40.70/Hr

Minimum Qualifications:

Previous mechanical experience on class 8 trucks, trailers and equipment

Strong troubleshooting skills

Welding and fabrication experience desirable

Ability to obtain and maintain a valid commercial driver’s license, including Hazmat and tanker endorsements, a medical card and clean driving record: Knife River will assist with training and expense

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

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

How To Apply:

To be considered for this position, candidates must complete and submit an employment application at jobs.mdu.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.