Mine Maintenance - Diesel Diagnostic Mechanic I
About The Position
The Diesel Diagnostic Mechanic I performs diagnostic, maintenance, and repair work on heavy mining equipment and its systems. Equipment includes haul trucks, water trucks, rubber-tire and track dozers, front-end loaders, and motor graders. The role includes component removal, repair, and installation; preventive maintenance; repair prioritization; work-order upkeep; work-area inspections; mobile-equipment operation; and welding. The employee may serve as a fill-in supervisor and train and mentor coworkers. Other duties may be assigned. The position is with Climax Molybdenum at its Climax Mine in Colorado, between Frisco and Leadville. Employees required to work on-site may qualify for a monthly housing allowance if they meet program guidelines. Employees may be required to work a non-standard schedule, including shifts other than day shift, at a 24/7, 365-day operation. Candidates may be required to pass a medical exam and must pass required training and testing.
Requirements
- Two years of experience in mechanical or maintenance crafts, including welder, boilermaker, machinist, or facility maintenance/construction, or a combination of education and experience in industrial mechanical repair and maintenance.
- Completion of required academic and practical competencies, including applicable Line of Progression requirements for internal employees, and demonstrated mechanical aptitude.
- Completion of the HEM Diagnostic Mechanic I Practical Skills Assessments defined in the Line of Progression.
- Ability to understand and apply verbal and written work and safety-related instructions and procedures in English.
- Ability to communicate in English about job assignments, job procedures, and applicable safety standards.
- Ability to prioritize repairs and make sound decisions.
- Ability to troubleshoot machine systems.
- Ability to work and communicate effectively with others.
- Ability to read and use blueprints.
- Must pass all required training and/or testing.
- May be required to pass a medical exam.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or GED.
Responsibilities
- Diagnose, maintain, and repair heavy equipment, including haul trucks, water trucks, rubber-tire and track dozers, front-end loaders, and motor graders.
- Remove, repair, and install transmissions, engines, brakes, differentials, pumps, motors, torque converters, final drives, and other heavy-equipment systems or components.
- Perform mechanical and lubrication preventive maintenance on hydraulic, power-train, and engine systems.
- Prioritize equipment repairs and make repair-related decisions as needed.
- Maintain work orders and perform work-area inspections.
- Operate mobile equipment, including overhead cranes, forklifts, and boom trucks.
- Perform carbon arc, plasma, MIG, TIG, and stick welding.
- Serve as a fill-in supervisor as required.
- Train and mentor other employees.
- Perform other duties as required.
Benefits
- Eligible on-site employees may receive a $1,450 monthly housing allowance, subject to program guidelines.
- Affordable medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Company-paid life and disability insurance.
- 401(k) plan with employer contribution and match.
- Paid time off, paid sick time, and holiday pay.
- Parental leave.
- Tuition assistance.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Discounted pet, auto, home, and vehicle insurance plans.
- Internal progression opportunities.
- Additional discretionary and incentive payment considerations based on company and individual performance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
