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Shop Supervisor

Posted on July 6, 2026 by Knife River

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Shop Supervisor

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 safety 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, and we are committed to giving them the tools, training, and time to do their jobs productively and go home safety 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.

ROLE OVERVIEW:

This position is responsible for supervising all maintenance shops operations for a private fleet of heavy equipment, ready mix trucks, tractor/trailers and personal vehicles. This is an exempt position and will be assigned a company vehicle.

Typical hours are Monday - Friday 6:00 AM - 3:00 PM during production season and Monday - Friday 6:00 AM - 3:00 PM during maintenance season. Hours may vary depending on business need.

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

  • Obey and enforce all safety rules and work in a safe manner.
  • Perform occasional maintenance.
  • Must be able to give proper instruction to heavy equipment and truck technicians.
  • Must be able to diagnose and recommend repair or maintenance needed on all trucks and heavy equipment.
  • Ensure that proper housekeeping is attained by all employees throughout the work shift.
  • Must be able to prioritize jobs and coordinate a continuous work flow to all technicians.
  • Will hire, supervise, train, and evaluate all employees in the maintenance shop.
  • Will be responsible to ensure that all shop staff are given proper safety training.
  • Will coordinate all human resource issues including vacation/payroll/special requests from production staff and explain company policies to workers.
  • Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of shop, department, or work crew.
  • Analyzes and resolves work problems and assist workers in solving work problems.
  • Initiates or suggests plans to motivate workers to achieve work goals.
  • Maintains Safety, HR, maintenance, and other records as required.
  • Establishes or adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules.
  • Will supervise and coordinate scheduled and unscheduled equipment maintenance across all divisions.
  • Ensure DOT, MSHA, OSHA, EPA, DNR, safety and environmental regulation compliance.
  • Always work safely and take action to prevent any and all unsafe actions, processes, and behaviors.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITITES (types and extent of knowledge, skills or abilities an incumbent must possess to complete the job responsibilities satisfactorily)

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong organizational skills.
  • Knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
  • Able to work independently and under time constraints.
  • Team leadership and staff supervision
  • Construction equipment, tools, and materials management
  • Shop operations, maintenance, and repair procedures

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

  • High School diploma or General Education Degree.
  • Minimum of 8 years of truck and heavy equipment mechanic experience.
  • Ability to hold and maintain proper licensure and acceptable driving record.
  • Ability to work flexible shifts, including overtime, possible nights and some Saturdays.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS (preferred requirements i.e. certifications, software use, etc.)

  • Two years of related vocational training is desirable.

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.

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Advertised until:
Aug. 5, 2026


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