Mine Maintenance - Diesel Maintenance Helper
About The Position
The Diesel Maintenance Helper safely assists with maintenance and repair of heavy equipment at Climax Mine. Equipment includes haul trucks, water trucks, rubber-tire and track dozers, front-end loaders, and motor graders. The role supports mechanics with maintenance on equipment systems and components and assists with or performs preventive maintenance. The helper completes work orders and other maintenance documentation, performs housekeeping and work-area checks, and may operate forklifts, cranes, and small mobile equipment. Other duties may be assigned. Climax Mine is located between Frisco and Leadville, Colorado, at an elevation of over 10,000 feet. Employees required to work on-site may be eligible for a $1,450 monthly housing allowance if they meet program guidelines. The operation runs 24/7, 365 days a year, and employees may be required to work a non-standard schedule, including shifts other than day shift. The estimated base pay range is $22.00–$29.50 per hour. Actual pay depends on experience, qualifications, skills, and other job-related factors; the role may also be eligible for discretionary and incentive payments based on company and individual performance.
Requirements
- Understand and apply verbal and written work and safety-related instructions and procedures given in English.
- Communicate in English about job assignments, job procedures, and applicable safety standards.
- Complete the required academic and practical competencies, including applicable Line of Progression requirements for internal employees where such requirements exist, and demonstrate the required aptitude through experience.
- Demonstrate the ability to apply knowledge and skills and pass a written assessment where required; assessments may cover skills, abilities, academic knowledge, and safety.
- Pass required training and/or testing.
- May be required to pass a medical exam.
- Meet mandatory pre-employment drug-testing requirements and ongoing drug and alcohol testing as allowed by applicable laws.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or GED.
- Previous experience demonstrating mechanical aptitude.
Responsibilities
- Safely assist with maintenance and repair of heavy equipment, including haul trucks, water trucks, rubber-tire and track dozers, front-end loaders, and motor graders.
- Assist mechanics with maintenance activities on transmissions, engines, brakes, differentials, pumps, motors, torque converters, final drives, and other heavy-equipment systems or components.
- Assist with and perform preventive maintenance activities on heavy equipment.
- Complete work orders and other maintenance documentation.
- Perform housekeeping duties and work-area checks.
- May operate forklifts, cranes, and small mobile equipment.
- Perform other duties as required.
Benefits
- Eligible employees required to work on-site 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/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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
