Independent Contractor Rig Welders Jobs in Lewiston, ID

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.
Knife River is looking for an experienced Light Duty Vehicle Mechanic to work for our Lewiston/Clarkston division.
This position will require you to be able to work both independently and as a team player. Working in extreme weather conditions should be expected.
Minimum Qualifications:

• Qualified driving record
• Experience with light duty vehicle repair
• Experience with Ford vehicle repair - (preferred)
• Have your own tools

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform significant maintenance on all types of light duty vehicle repairs.
• Safely operate equipment, from standard to specialty tools, torches, welders, hoists, forklifts, and other heavy equipment on a daily basis.
• Troubleshooting equipment maintenance problems, diagnosing parts and components to determine method and extent of repair necessary.
• Read, interpret, analyze and apply information from technical manuals and schematics.
• Anticipate necessary parts and supplies for order.
• Safety minded, accurately complete shop forms, keep tidy work areas, maintain regulatory compliance.
• Communicate effectively. There will be frequent contact, communication, and courtesy with others within and outside the company. You need to be self-motivated and have the ability to work independently or in a team setting.
• Willingness to handle multiple projects while maintaining deadlines and attention to detail.
• Operate company vehicle to perform field service repairs.
• Responsible for providing your own basic hand tools, pneumatics, and some specialty tools.
• Shifts may include working nights, evening and weekends.
• Flexible with performing other duties assigned by the shop manager.

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.
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 our Swing Shift Mixer Mechanic position.
Army:

• Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic
• Track Vehicle Repairer
• Construction Equipment Repairer

Coast Guard:

• Machinery Technician

Navy:

• Caterpillar Diesel Technician
• Construction Mechanic
• Advanced Construction Mechanic

Marines:

• Engineer Equipment Mechanic

If unable to apply online, please mail completed application to:
Knife River Mountain West
5450 W Gowen Rd
Boise, ID 83709
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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