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Diesel Technician
Company: Knife River - Midwest Division Department: Mechanic Shop
Location: Sioux City, IA Hiring Manager: Megan S Dejong
Closing Date: 12/01/2024 at 11:59pm CDT Job Type: Full-Time
Job Summary:
**Great compensation package! Mechanics have the opportunity to earn $65,000+ a year!

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!

Role Overview:
This position is responsible to perform maintenance and repairs on various types of diesel/heavy equipment to keep them in safe working condition. Will need to display a professional and courteous attitude with customers and team members.

Typical Schedule is 6:00 AM - 5:00 PM M-F with one Saturday per month during the production season.
Maintenance Schedule is 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM M-F

Starting wage is $24.15/HR and up, depending on experience.
Minimum Qualifications:
As a successful Heavy Equipment Mechanic, you will have:
- Minimum 2-year post-secondary education in the diesel technician field or related experience
- Ability to hold and maintain proper licensure and acceptable driving record.
- A Class A or B CDL is preferred.
Other Benefits:
Recent new benefit package with revised wage and vacation package. Health/Dental/Vision insurance available. 401K with match and profit share, referral bonus, yearly tool reimbursement, shoe reimbursement, and free uniforms.
How To Apply
If unable to apply online, mail completed application to:2220 Hawkeye Drive, Sioux City, IA 51105.

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.
This Employer Participates in E-Verify (PDF).
Knife River is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected Veteran status.

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