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 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 safely 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. Knife River is looking for an experienced Heavy Equipment Mechanic for our Boise division. This position will require you to be able to work both independently and as a team player. Travel may be required and working in extreme weather conditions should be expected. We offer a competitive salary and full benefit package including 401K, Medical, Dental & Vision. Minimum Qualifications: • Experience: 5 + years minimum working with all phases of construction equipment. Heavy paving equipment experience is a plus. • Must be able to diagnose component, troubleshoot, repair, communicate and document. • Certifications and/or technical school experience is preferred. How To Apply: 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. Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background checks. 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 Swing Shift Mixer Mechanic position. Army: • Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic • Track Vehicle Repairer • Construction Equipment Repairer Coast Guard: • Machinery Technician Navy: • Caterpillar Diesel Technician • Construction Mechanic • Advanced Construction Mechanic Marines: • Engineer Equipment Mechanic If unable to apply online, please mail completed application to: Knife River Corporation - Mountain Division 5450 W Gowen Rd Boise, ID 83709 Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
See More Details >>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 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 safely 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. Please consider joining our growing team today! Knife River is looking for an experienced Heavy Diesel Truck Mechanic to work swing shift for our Idaho division. This position will require you to be able to work both independently and as a team player. Working in extreme weather conditions should be expected. This will be a night shift position. This role is responsible for safely keeping trucks and equipment running and properly maintained. Job Responsibilities: • Must be able to read and understand operating/maintenance manuals and/or technical schematics. • Conduct inspections of company fleet pertaining to on-road and off-road equipment in accordance with company policy and/government jurisdiction regulations. • Maintain compliance with DOT, OSHA, EPA, etc. • Interact with vehicle/equipment operators, job site personnel, office personnel, vendors and technical support to help determine the level of service or repair needed for equipment and/or job needs. • Must know how to operate company equipment to diagnose problems to communicate to management. • Operate and maintain overhead and truck counted cranes. • Maintain equipment and tools in a clean, orderly and safe condition. • Perform repairs on vehicles and equipment in adverse weather/environments hot or cold, night or day. • Operates equipment such as forklift or skid loader in a safe and efficient manner. • Organizes shop inventory to be safely and efficiently retrieved or stored. • Complete required paperwork for accounting, payroll, operations or material inventory as directed. • Always work safety and take action to prevent any and all unsafe actions, processes and behaviors. • Ability to wear company issued Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in accordance with company policy. • Must work as needed, given the unpredictability of how long jobs or trips will take, including overtime, nights and weekends. • Regular attendance. • Perform other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications: • Class C license • Must be self-motivated and a team player with excellent interpersonal skills. • Basic skills for trouble shooting and diagnostics. • Minium 5 years' experience working with semi-trucks and trailers. • Perform the various duties of a mechanic. • Ability to maintain positive customer relations and act courteous and respectful toward others. Preferred Qualifications: • Class B License with tankers endorsements. • Hazmat • Forklift experience. Physical Requirements: • Requires walking, bending, squatting, sitting, lifting, pushing, pulling, and climbing to a significant degree. • Heavy work-exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move object. • Requires the use of hands for grasping and fine manipulations. • Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision and hearing. • Head movement/rotation moving head in any direction (up, down, side to side). • Requires climbing in and out of Ready-Mix and Flatbed Trucks multiple times a day. • Wear company issued Personal Protective Equipment • Exposure to dust, fumes and gases. • Exposure to outside working conditions; to cold or hot temperatures. How To Apply: 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. Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background checks. 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 Swing Shift Mixer Mechanic position. Army: • Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic • Track Vehicle Repairer • Construction Equipment Repairer Coast Guard: • Machinery Technician Navy: • Caterpillar Diesel Technician • Construction Mechanic • Advanced Construction Mechanic Marines: • Engineer Equipment Mechanic If unable to apply online, please mail completed application to: Knife River Mountain West 5450 W Gowen Rd Boise, ID 83709 Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
See More Details >>Give your career a lift as a Forklift Road Technician for the #1 forklift brand in America! Do you like variety? Do you like to problem solve? As a Forklift Road Technician, you will do all of that, with the help of a supportive team. • Work at customers locations- Lewiston/Clarkston and surrounding areas • Ongoing training and certification opportunities • Your own company service truck • Regular hours with weekends off • Competitive pay • Full benefits package including health care, vacation, and 401k • Healthy work environment with a great support team • Work on Toyota forklifts - the #1 brand in the industry - as well as Bobcat, Clark, JCB, and more! • Work on something different every day • Great job security - Norlift has the lowest technician turnover rate in the Inland Northwest! Norlift has a reputation for high quality service and for treating customers with integrity. The key to that success has been our team - we have some of the most talented, motivated, and creative people in the industry! We place a high priority on treating our employees with respect, like the critical team members they are - and it’s resulted in one of the lowest turnover rates in our industry. We’re going places, and we want people like you on the team! What you need: • Professional or amateur mechanical experience • High school diploma (or equivalent) • Clean driving record • Able to pass a drug screening* • Experience working on forklifts or heavy equipment • Customer service driven work ethic • Excellent communicator, verbal and written • This is a safety sensitive position and marijuana will be tested on drug screen CORE COMPETENCIES: • The Golden Rule-We strive to treat others - whether our team, our vendors, or our customers - as we ourselves wish to be treated • Ownership Mentality-We take initiative, seek out solutions, and hold ourselves accountable to follow through with results • Unwavering Integrity-We do what is right, even when it's costly • Humble Confidence-We have confidence in the value we bring, while never forgetting there is always more to learn • Selfless Teamwork-Success is never merely an individual effort - it is the result of people supporting one another to get the job done • Excel Still More-Having done all these things, excel still more Job Type: Full-time Pay: $27.00 - $40.00 per hour Benefits: • 401(k) • 401(k) matching • Dental insurance • Employee assistance program • Health insurance • Life insurance • Paid time off • Vision insurance Schedule: • 8 hour shift • Day shift • Monday to Friday
See More Details >>Embarking on a career in the mechanical trade in Lewiston, WA, often begins with an apprenticeship, blending practical experience with theoretical knowledge, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships typically span three to four years, demanding extensive training under seasoned professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 104,574 mechanical trade professionals nationwide, with wages averaging around $350 per week in Lewiston, WA. The job market is projected to grow by 11% from 2023 to 2033, offering promising career prospects. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like HireLevel provide aspiring mechanical trade professionals with apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a lucrative career with potential earnings exceeding $40,000 annually for experienced professionals.
