Truck Shop Foreman

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 a PEOPLE-first company. Our team members are the key to our success, and we are committed to giving them the tools, training, and time to do their jobs productively and safely each day. 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.

As a Truck Shop Foreman, you are responsible to supervise, plan and coordinate activities of truck and heavy equipment mechanics and schedules of preventative maintenance.

Salary range: $30.00 - $45.00 / hour

Hours per week: 40+

Duties and/or Responsibilities:

• Reviews and approves timecards.
• Conducts training for new mechanics and provides continuing learning opportunities for all.
• Supervises plans, and coordinates activities of mechanics and schedule of preventative.
• Evaluates performance of workers and discusses performance review with workers.
• Takes calls/requests for Prioritizes and prepares work orders and assigns projects to mechanics.
• Estimates costs of personnel, parts and supplies to be used during.
• Develop and maintain positive customer relationships.
• Leads safety and Daily Work Plan (DWP) meetings.
• Maintains records of planned and completed.
• Troubleshoot and problem solve maintenance issues over the phone to determine extent of repair work needed prior to preparing work order or dispatching.
• Ensure OSHA, EPA, DNR, DOT, safety, and environmental regulation.
• Frequently working in an environment with: Reaching, handling, fingering, talking, hearing, loud noises, and need for near 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.
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  Performs other duties as assigned.

  
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in heavy equipment and truck repair.
• Prefer minimum 2 years of experience in supervisory.
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  Provide and maintain proper licensure, medical card, and acceptable driving record.

  
  

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Ability and willingness to take work-related calls outside of normal business hours.
• Communicate effectively (verbal, listening, written) and work with difficult people under high stress situations.
• Must be self-motivated and a team player with good interpersonal.

Full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Account
• 401K with Company Match
• Profit Sharing
• Paid/Sick Time Off
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Short-term Disability & Life Insurance
• Employee assistance Program
• Years of Service Recognition

Part-time employees are eligible for the following benefits:

• 401K with Company Match
• Paid/Sick Time Off
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Years of Service Recognition

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.

Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background checks.

If unable to apply online, please mail completed application to:

4787 Shadow Wood Drive NE, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379.