PLANT MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN - Day Shift

Job Description

At Knife River, we take care of our team because we know it’s our people who make us successful. We are one of the 10 largest construction materials producers/contractors in the country, and we are committed to giving them the tools, training, and time to do their jobs productively and go home safety each day. Our goal is to build strong teams that, in turn, build strong communities. We are also a publicly traded company on the NYSE with the ticker symbol KNF and part of the S&P MidCap 400 index.

This position is responsible for assisting in quarry operations.

Typical schedule during Production is M-F 4:30am-4:30pm. Typical schedule during Maintenance is M-Th 7am-5pm.

EDUCATION AND/OR WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

1. Less than high school education, or
2. Up to one month related experience or training, or
3. Equivalent combination of education and experience.
4. Driver’s license required.
5. Must be able to wear a half-mask respirator at times for different tasks.

DUTIES AND/OR RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Perform pre and post operational inspections and document the conditions accurately and legibly.
2. Inspect, adjust, modify and repair equipment to ensure compliance with all applicable safety regulations, specifically, MSHA and Knife River standards.
3. Report and correct any unsafe or failing conditions immediately.
4. Ability to clearly and effectively communicate verbally and in writing with other employees and supervisors.
5. Inspect, adjust, modify, lubricate and repair plant equipment daily to minimize break downs.
6. Ability to identify and properly utilize various hand tools.
7. Ability to obtain accurate measurements using a tape measure.
8. Monitor plant equipment, conveyors, screen media, wear liners, etc. and notify plant operator or supervisor of any deficiencies or needed repairs.
9. Ability to climb ladders, inclined catwalks and stairs.
10. Perform repairs while working at heights and in small spaces.
11. Perform repairs in varying weather and light conditions.
12. Ability and willingness to work long hours during the production season.
13. Perform clean up duties around various equipment using shovels and high-pressure water hoses.
14. Performs other duties as assigned.