Heavy Equipment Mechanic Swing Shift

Great Pay! Great Benefits! Strong Teams! Knife River is a PEOPLE-first company. Our teams are the foundation of our success and were 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 have an excellent opportunity for a Heavy Equipment Mechanic-Swing Shift at our Shop in the Portland Oregon area!

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Maintenance and repair of construction and mining equipment
• Hydraulics electrical HVAC systems undercarriage engine and powertrain repairs
• Basic welding ability
• Shop or field environment
• Ability to use diagnostic software
• Follow all safety policies and procedures
• All other duties assigned
• Hours: 2:30PM 11:00PM Monday to Friday hours and days flexible
• Wage Range $26.91 - $44.90
• Plus night shift differential ($3)

Minimum Qualifications:

• Previous mechanical experience on construction equipment. Some truck repair experience preferred
• Must have own hand tools. Company provides large and specialty tooling
• Clean driving record and ability to obtain CDL with Hazmat and Tanker endorsement
• Ability to pass a pre-employment criminal background check physical/functional and drug screen
• Display a professional safe and courteous attitude

Additional Information:

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 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.

If you are an individual with a qualified disability as defined by federal state or local law and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application for any reason please contact your state employment agency or you may call to speak with a human resources representative. 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 Mechanic position:

Army:

• Construction Equipment Repairer
• Avionic Mechanic

Coast Guard:

• Construction Mechanic
• Construction Mechanic-Construction

Navy:

• Construction Mechanic-Basic

Marines:

• Engineer Equipment Mechanic
• Engineer Equipment Operator