Job Summary - Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic
Provides safe and cost-effective maintenance on heavy mobile mining equipment. Performing diagnostics, repairs, component removal and replacement across all systems including electrical, hydraulics, drivetrain, chassis, etc.
Responsibilities
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Maintenance of heavy mobile equipment, in an open pit mining environment
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Perform diagnostics and repairs on a variety of heavy equipment manufactured by but not limited to CAT, Kenworth, Hitachi, Ingersoll-Rand, Cummins, and Komatsu
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Fundamental understanding of the properties of the various types of fuels, oil, greases and lubricants used to service equipment..
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Uses hand tools, power tools and some welding will be required.
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Conducts Pre-trip/walk-around safety inspections and completes daily field levelhazard assessments for all activities
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Troubleshoot/repair engine, transmission, electrical, drive train, and hydraulic issues,
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Assist in tasks related to predictive and preventive maintenance
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Complete maintenance reporting and other documentation as required
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Communicate effectively and professional with other team members
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Ensure compliance with all MSHA and company safety policies and procedures
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Other duties as assigned by Supervisor
Requirements
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Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a heavy mobile equipment mechanic, preferably in an open pit mining environment.
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experience on equipment by the above noted manufacturers is required
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Must be able to stand for long periods
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Must be able to lift 50 lbs with and without assistance on a frequent basis
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Must meet minimum tool requirements
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Experience with CAT-ET-SIS-VIMS is preferred
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Experience with Cummins INSITE is preferred
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Willingness to assist elsewhere on the mine site when needed such as the crushing crew, leach crew, etc
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Valid Driver’s License
Work Conditions
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Ability to work rotating day/night shifts
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Ability to work overtimeas required
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Ability to work outside in all weather extremes
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Personal protective equipment is required when performing this work (safety shoes, hard hat, hearing protection, safety glasses, respirator as needed, etc)