PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

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 Preventive Maintenance Technician in Salem, Oregon!

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
- Perform scheduled preventative maintenance inspections, services and annual Interstate inspections
- Complete all paperwork that may be necessary on a variety of units, including construction equipment, paving equipment, trucks and trailers and mining equipment
- Must have own PM technician 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

- Must have the ability to work occasional overtime as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

- Preferably someone with a Diesel Technology degree or heavy equipment repair background
- Must be a reliable and highly motivated self-starter, who can work without direct supervision
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid commercial driver's license with HAZMAT Tank endorsement, medical card and clean driving record. We will train and reimburse costs
- 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
- Willing to train qualified applicants. Knife River has a Preventative Maintenance Specialist trainer that can do up to 6 months of one-on-one training.

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.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.

We offer a competitive benefit package, which includes medical, dental, vision, short term disability, 401k with matching contribution, profit sharing bonus, benefits extension, paid time off, 7 paid holidays, safety incentive program and years of service milestones.

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 Preventive Maintenance Technician position:

Army:
Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic
Track Vehicle Repairer
Construction Equipment Repairer
Maintenance Supervisor

Coast Guard:
Machinery Technician

Navy:
Caterpillar Diesel Technician
Construction Mechanic
Advanced Construction Mechanic

Marines:
Engineer Equipment Mechanic