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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 Apply
You may apply online at
If unable to apply online, mail completed application to:
5450 W Gowen Rd
Boise, ID 83709
Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background checks. Women, minorities and veterans encouraged to apply.
Required
Valid Driver's License
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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.
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