Truck Mechanic (Swing Shift)

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:  

• Maintenance and repair of trucks used for construction including: dump trucks, Ready-Mix trucks, lowboy’s, straight trucks, trailers, etc   

• Brakes, suspension, hydraulics, electrical, HVAC systems, body/chassis, engine, and powertrain repairs 

• Shop or field environment 

• Familiarity with DOT regulations and paperwork 

• Ability to use diagnostic software 

• Follow all safety policies and procedures  

• All other duties assigned  

Hours: 2:30PM – 11:00PM Monday to Friday, hours and days flexible 

Wage Range – $26.91 - $44.90 

Plus night shift differential ($3) 

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Previous mechanical experience on class 8 trucks and mixer trucks.  Some construction equipment repair experience preferred.   

• Must have own hand tools.  Company provides large and specialty tooling  

• Clean driving record and ability to obtain CDL with Hazmat and Tanker endorsement 

• Ability to pass a pre-employment criminal background check, physical/functional and drug screen 

• Display a professional, safe, and courteous attitude  

Additional Information: 

• 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.kniferiver.net 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 541-693-5960 to speak with a human resources representative. 
   
  Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background check. 
   

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 Mechanic position: 
   
  Army: 
  Construction Equipment Repairer 
  Avionic Mechanic 
   
  Coast Guard: 
  Construction Mechanic 
  Construction Mechanic-Construction 
   
  Navy: 
  Construction Mechanic-Basic 
   
  Marines: 
  Engineer Equipment Mechanic 
  Engineer Equipment Operator