Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic

Job Title: Mobile Equipment Mechanic Reports To: Plant Superintendent

Location: Preston, ID

Position Summary: Responsible for hands-on maintenance and repairs of all mobile equipment for the mine as well as assisting with maintenance and repairs of fixed plant equipment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

· Always work safely and maintain mobile equipment in safe operating condition.

· Perform inspections and PM’s on mobile equipment to find existing issues with equipment and prevent failures whenever possible.

· Troubleshoot and repair any issues with mobile equipment and return equipment back to OEM-spec operation.

· Maintain inventory of spare parts and tools in an organized fashion. Order any spares or tools needed with the approval of the Plan Superintendent.

· Communicate with the OEM dealers as needed for technical support, or to coordinate contractor repairs when necessary.

· Keep records of work done to equipment and work needing to be done.

· Review pre-shift inspections for operator discovered issues.

· Communicate with operators on any work done or to assist with troubleshooting.

· Maintain necessary records for plant compliance with government agencies including MSHA, and environmental agencies.

· Maintain records for proper maintenance documentation and history.

· Assist with any plant equipment repairs as needed.

· Keep workplace, parts storage, and other areas of plant in good order with good housekeeping practices.

· Ensure all daily shift documents are completed as required per policy.

· All safety and PPE products will be provided as needed and are to be utilized in the work areas when required.

· Perform additional duties as needed.

Requirements:

· 5 years of experience in mobile equipment/diesel equipment maintenance.

· Good written and verbal communication skills.

· High school diploma or equivalent.

· Basic computer skills.

Qualifications:

· Experience around a manufacturing or mining environment is a plus.

· Must be highly organized, self-motivated with a can-do attitude and the ability to work independently.

· Must be able to manage multiple tasks, prioritize and easily adapt to changing situations.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, talk, and hear audible sounds and voices. The employee is frequently required to walk, use hands and fingers, handle objects, and feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is regularly required to sit; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and smell. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 30 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This job will be outside most of the time. While performing the duties of this job in the plant, the employee is exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and outside weather conditions (wet, hot, cold, dusty, windy, dry, etc). The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, extreme cold, extreme heat and vibration. The noise level in the plant environment is usually moderate to high.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

- 401(k)

- 401(k) matching

- Dental insurance

- Flexible schedule

- Health insurance

- Life insurance

- Paid time off

- Referral program

- Retirement plan

- Tools provided

- Vision insurance

Work Location: In person