Job Description

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.

The internship runs from June – August 2026.

Responsible to work on engines, replace malfunctioning parts, diagnose hydraulic issues and other various heavy equipment or truck issues. Will also learn how to order parts, create maintenance records, and complete other important tasks.

Typical schedule is Monday - Friday 6:00 AM - 5:00 PM with Saturday as needed. Hours may vary depending on weather and customer demand.

This position starts at $21.25/hour.

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

1. Currently a college student pursuing a degree in Diesel Mechanic or Automotive Technology.
2. High School or GED.
3. Mechanical interest required.
4. Driver’s License required, ability to obtain a Class A CDL, preferred. Training for CDL provided by Knife River through the Entry Level Driver Trainee Program (ELDT).

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

1. Perform daily equipment, walk around and site inspections to identify and correct any unsafe conditions and keep equipment properly maintained. Perform repairs on equipment as needed.
2. Safely and properly perform routine maintenance (lubricating, fueling, and cleaning) on heavy equipment and trucks.
3. Dismantles equipment such as grease guns, air lines and lubricating pumps. Examines parts for breaks, wear, and dirt. Replaces defective parts and cleans and reassembles equipment.
4. Perform tire checks and tire replacement.
5. Recognition of surroundings including equipment and traffic awareness.
6. Ability to perform consistently while doing repetitious work.
7. Communicate effectively (verbal, listening, written) and work with people in all situations.
8. Self-motivated, team-player with good interpersonal skills; ability to maintain positive customer relations and act courteous/respectful of others
9. Help troubleshoot and problem solve situations/problems on equipment issues/repair. Monitor and discuss problems with other mechanics/management.
10. Ensure OSHA, EPA, DNR, safety and environmental regulation compliance.
11. Performs other duties as assigned.

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.