Completes appropriate paperwork to support preventative maintenance and repair activities.
Always work safely and take action to prevent any and all unsafe actions, processes, and behaviors.
Lubricates moving parts and drives repaired truck or equipment to verify conformance to specifications.
Ensure MSHA, OSHA, EPA, DNR, safety and environmental regulation compliance.
Independently working to assess and repair equipment appropriately.
Utilize on-line computer research and diagnostics resource tools.
Examine and replace protective guards, loose bolts and specific safety devices on heavy equipment as needed.
Repair cylinders, elevator chains, undercarriages, planetaries, recharges and replaces batteries, transmissions, torque converters, planetaries and hydraulic pumps using mechanic hand tools, welding equipment, standard charts and hoists.
Requirements
mechanic cert
electrical
hydraulic
welding
cdl
4+ years
Extensive knowledge of electrical power, transmissions, brake, hydraulic and other equipment systems.
Mechanic Certifications from an accredited program.
Must be able to troubleshoot and problem solve.
Ability to safely use hand tools and equipment.
Ability to work flexible shifts, including overtime, possible nights and some Saturday.
Light welding experience.
Ability to hold and maintain proper licensure and acceptable driving record.
Ability to read job orders, observe and listen to equipment in operation to determine system malfunctions.
Extensive knowledge and experience with all types of gasoline and diesel construction equipment and vehicles.
GED and/or equivalent combination of experience.
CDL and endorsements related to the mechanic and transport field
4+ years' experience working on heavy equipment and construction type vehicles both diesel and gasoline.
Benefits
Current medical card.
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
subject to pre‑employment drug testing and background checks.
Company
Overview
Founded 1992
Year Established
The company was established in 1992, marking its beginning in the construction materials industry.
Provides aggregates, asphalt, ready-mix concrete, and other materials for infrastructure projects.
Serves customers in both public and private sectors across the United States.
Typical projects include road construction, bridge building, and commercial and residential developments.
Committed to quality and timely project completion, acting as a trusted partner in infrastructure development.
Strength lies in an extensive network of production facilities, enabling the support of a wide range of construction needs.
Culture + Values
People: Success Depends on Each Other
Safety: Top Priority on Every Task, Every Time
Quality: Setting Ourselves Apart
Environment: Keeping Our Communities Beautiful
Putting people first: taking care of employees, customers and communities by operating with integrity and always striving for excellence
Environment + Sustainability
33%
Renewable Diesel Usage
In 2024, renewable diesel accounted for 33% of total diesel fuel consumption, contributing to reduced emissions since initial use in 2021.
Several thousand
Rail Transport Reduction
Rail transport has reduced over-the-road truck deliveries by thousands annually, significantly cutting emissions and traffic.
2022-23
Emission Tracking Baseline
Established a baseline for emissions in 2022 with continued tracking in 2023, including a third-party audit for data accuracy.
2023
Sustainability Committee
A sustainability committee was formed in 2023, overseeing environmental initiatives with executive support.
Warm-mix asphalt used where allowed to reduce fuel usage and emissions during production
Recycling/reusing materials: asphalt pavement, refined fuel oil, demolition concrete, returned concrete, fly ash, slag, silica fume, stone reject material
Captured and reused wash and storm water in aggregates/concrete operations
Environment Award recognizing employee sustainability projects
Investments in emission-capturing equipment and carbon-sequestering synthetic aggregates (via Blue Planet partnership)
Participating in EPD creation for ready-mix and asphalt aligned with Federal Buy Clean initiative
CSC certification and Environmental Product Declarations in prestress division via Climate Earth
Goal: net-zero or net-negative carbon footprint for synthetic limestone products (Blue Planet)
Inclusion & Diversity
Outreach goal: increase number of available minority, female, veteran, and disabled candidates via targeted partnerships
Training programs include Unconscious Bias, Diversity and Discrimination, Anti‑Harassment, Anti‑Bullying, Workplace Respect, Sexual Harassment, DEI 101 and Unpacking DEI
Life at Knife: 'One Team: Stronger Together'—treat each other fairly and with respect; operate with integrity; keep learning
Human Rights, EEO/AAP policies in place; EEO‑1 report published online
EEO Employer Report includes gender breakdown (available via EEO‑1)
Building Strong Communities program with focus areas including minority and female recruitment