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Great Pay! Great Benefits! Strong Teams! Knife River is a PEOPLE-first company. Our teams are the foundation of our success, and we're committed to providing the training, tools and support to do great work and go home safely at the end of each day. Join a team that looks out for one another and supports career growth from day one. We are also a publicly traded company on the NYSE with the ticker symbol KNF and part of the S&P MidCap 400 index. 

We are seeking a reliable and safety-focused Asphalt Plant Service Technician to support the maintenance and operation of our asphalt plants. This role is responsible for performing preventative maintenance, troubleshooting mechanical and electrical issues, and ensuring that our plants operate safely and efficiently with minimal downtime.

Duties and/or Responsibilities:

• Perform routine inspection, maintenance, and repair of asphalt plant equipment
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
• Conduct preventative maintenance tasks such as lubrication, belt adjustments, filter changes, and component replacements
• Diagnose equipment failures and implement timely corrective actions to minimize downtime
• Maintain burners and fuel systems, including tuning and cleaning for optimal performance
• Repair or replace motors, gearboxes, bearings, chains, and other critical components
• Read and interpret equipment manuals, schematics, and technical drawings
• Work closely with plant operators and management to identify maintenance needs and improvement opportunities
• Assist with plant upgrades, modifications, and installation of new equipment
• Perform general welding and fabrication as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Training available

Working in extreme weather conditions should be expected

Willing to work varied and extended hours up to 7 days a week when needed

Travel will be required

Minimum Qualifications:

• Proven work history reflecting a minimum of 5 years of experience
• Must have mechanical, electrical, fabrication experience
• Must have a current Driver’s license
• Millwright experience preferred
• Experience with Asphalt Plants preferred
• Must be able to meet company's attendance policy

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.

How To ApplyYou may apply online at http://jobs.kniferiver.netIf unable to apply online, mail completed application to:5450 W Gowen RdBoise, ID 83709Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background checks. Women, minorities and veterans encouraged to apply.

Required

Valid Driver's License

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThis 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.

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.