Equipment Repair Lead

Tangent OR

Description

Job Summary: 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’re growing! We are adding people to our team every day — people who are committed to working safely and to delivering high-quality results for our customers. We have an excellent opportunity for a Equipment Repair Lead at our Tangent Oregon Shop. - The Equipment Repair Lead will coordinate activities of shop personnel engaged in repair and service of trucks and equipment. - Review requests for repair, help determine problems and recommend solutions. - Lead multiple projects, train others, make timelines and keep projects on schedule. Keep foreman updated on progress and cost - Schedule and assign work, coordinate efforts, provide technical guidance and review progress of all assignments. - Communicate with the Shop Manager daily. - Complete all paperwork that may be necessary. - Manage repair projects internally and with outside vendors. - Must have own journeyman hand tools, but Knife River does provide large tools and has a replacement policy. - Assure all safety policies and procedures are followed to prevent any and all unsafe actions, processes and behaviors observed. - Other duties assigned as needed. Minimum Qualifications: - Five plus years of heavy duty diesel mechanic experience with knowledge of paving equipment and trucks. - Strong trouble shooting skills. - Previous supervisory skills. - Strong verbal, written and computer skills needed. - Must be able to obtain or have current CDL and HAZMAT - Must be very reliable, able to work well under pressure and have the ability to organize and prioritize work. - Ability to pass a pre-employment criminal background check, physical/functional exam and drug screen. - Display a professional and courteous attitude towards all team members. Additional Information Hours Usually 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM, but may vary depending on work load. 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. 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 541-693-5960 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 this position: Army: Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic Track Vehicle Repairer Construction Equipment Repairer Maintenance Supervisor Coast Guard: Machinery Technician Navy: Caterpillar Diesel Technician Construction Mechanic Advanced Construction Mechanic Marines: Engineer Equipment Mechanic