What are the responsibilities and job description for the MAINTENANCE HELPER - Swing Shift position at Knife River Corporation - NW?
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
- Organize and cleaning of the shop, parts room and yard around the outside of the shop.
- Restock Service PM Truck with oil, filters, and coolant.
- Clean and pressure wash equipment prior to repairs
- Maintain shop equipment and tools
- Pickup/deliver parts as needed.
- Pickup/deliver vehicles to outside vendors for repairs as needed.
- Communicate directly with shop manager daily.
- Help Mechanics with repairs.
- Perform small repairs on trucks and equipment.
- Perform a variety of other tasks as directed.
- Must be willing to learn how to safely operate small forklift to load and unload freight. (Forklift training provided)
Hours 2:30 pm- 12:00 Am. Monday through Friday and occasional overtime as needed.
$3.00 Shift differential
Minimum Qualifications:
Extensive One on One on the Job training will be supplied for this position!
- Valid driver’s license Requires a high school diploma or its equivalent.
- Mechanical aptitude needed to perform work safely and productively
- Some knowledge of the care of and safe operation of trucks and light motor driven equipment is a plus
- Must be reliable & dependable and work well with others, including fellow team members and customers
- Valid driver’s license in good standing required
How To Apply
To be considered for this position, candidates must complete and submit an employment application at jobs.mdu.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.
Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background check.
Veteran: 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 Heavy-Duty Equipment/Truck Mechanic position:
Air Force:
Mission Generation Vehicular Equipment Maintenance Journeyman
Special Vehicle Maintenance Journeyman
Navy:
Caterpillar Diesel Technician
Construction Mechanic
Marines:
Engineer Equipment Mechanic
Army:
Heavy Wheel Vehicle Mechanic
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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