SERVICE MANAGER

Good Pay! Good Benefits! Good People! Knife River is a PEOPLE-first company. Our team members are key to our success, and we are committed to giving them the tools, training, and time to do their jobs productively and go home safely each day. Please consider joining our growing team today!

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. Our goal is to build strong teams that, in turn, build strong communities. We are also a publicly traded company on the NYSE with the ticker symbol KNF and part of the S&P MidCap 400 index.

ROLE OVERVIEW:

Supervises, plans, and coordinates activities of truck and heavy equipment mechanics and schedules of preventative maintenance.

DUTIES AND/OR RESPONSIBILITIES (summary of components that make up the job)

• Supervises plans, and coordinates activities of mechanics and schedule of preventative maintenance.
• Conducts training for new mechanics and provides continuing learning opportunities for all mechanics.
• Conducts annual performance reviews of all shop personel.
• Maintains inventory of repair parts and equipment and requisitions replacement stock.
• Takes calls/requests for repairs then prepares work order and assigns mechanic to project.
• Estimates costs of personnel, parts and supplies to be used during maintenance.
• Maintains records of planned and completed maintenance.
• Troubleshoot and problem solve maintenance issues over the phone to determine extent of repair work needed prior to preparing work order or dispatching mechanic
• Communicate effectively (verbal, listening, written) and work with difficult people under high stress situations. Self-motivated, team-player with good interpersonal skills; ability to maintain positive customer relations and act courteous/respectful of others.
• Ensure OSHA, EPA, DNR, DOT, safety and environmental regulation compliance.
• Frequently working in an environment with: Reaching, handling, fingering, talking, hearing, loud noises, and need for near acuity. Occasionally working in an environment with: Stooping, kneeling, crouching.
• While performing daily tasks, may be required to lift and/or up to 20# occasionally, up to 10# frequently and constantly-negligible.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS (minimum educational, experience, or other relevant job requirements)

• Over 2 years up to and including 4 years from post high school, work, military, institutional or vocational environment preferred.
• Minimum 5 years experience in heavy equipment and truck repair field.
• Prefer minimum 2 years experience in supervisory role.
• Provide and maintain proper licensure, medical card and acceptable driving record.

BENEFITS:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Sick Time
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short-term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Years of Service Recognition
• Voluntary Life Insurance for Employees, Spouses, and Dependents
• Critical Illness Plan
• Accident Coverage Plan
• Hospital Indemnity

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

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 laws.

Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background checks.

All applications are submitted online. If you are having issues completing the application, please come to the office for assistance.