Ready Mix Plant Equipment - Technician

Good Pay! Good Benefits! Good People! 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 growing! Our team is made up of hard working people who work safely and deliver high-quality results to our customers – and we are looking for more! We are looking for a Ready Mix Plant Equipment Technician to join our team! A Plant Equipment Technician safely performs necessary maintenance on Ready Mix Plants throughout North Dakota.
Overnight travel is required.
As a successful Plant Equipment Technician, you will have: 1.
High School or GED plus higher trade or technical school or equivalent in related field 2.
5+ years mechanical and electrical experience 3.
Ability to provide and maintain proper licensure, medical card and acceptable driving record.
Class B CDL license preferred or the ability to obtain a CDL license.
Role Overview: 1.
Oversees the maintenance of all Ready Mix plant and equipment including the setup of new or temporary plant operations.
2.
Plans and coordinates schedule of preventative maintenance.
3.
Maintains inventory of parts and equipment and requisitions replacement stock.
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Estimates costs of personnel, parts and supplies to be used during maintenance.
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To keep equipment running and maintained properly to maximize production and quality.
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Communicate effectively (verbal, listening, written); Self-motivated, team-player with good interpersonal skills; ability to maintain positive customer relations & act courteous/respectful of others.
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Troubleshoot and problem solve situations/problems (material quality, equipment operation/repair, etc.
).
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Ensure MSHA, OSHA, EPA, DNR, safety and environmental regulation compliance, Lockout/Tagout procedures.
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Back-up plant operator and performs other duties as assigned.
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 check.
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