Diesel Mechanic

Turner Mining Group•Leadville, CO

16d•$31 - $41•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves performing diagnostic, maintenance, and repair of heavy equipment such as Haul Trucks, Water Trucks, Rubber Tire and Track Dozers, Front-end Loaders, and Motor Graders. The mechanic will be responsible for the removal, repair, and installation of various heavy equipment systems and components, including transmissions, engines, brakes, differentials, pumps, motors, torque converters, and final drives. Additionally, the position requires performing mechanical and lubrication preventative maintenance on machine systems like hydraulics, power trains, and engines. The role also includes prioritizing and making decisions regarding equipment repair, maintaining work orders, performing work area inspections, operating mobile equipment (overhead cranes, forklifts, boom trucks), performing various types of welding (Carbon arc, Plasma, Mig, Tig, and Stick), acting as a Fill-in Supervisor as needed, and training/mentoring other employees. Other duties as required will also be part of the responsibilities.

Requirements

Two (2) years’ experience in mechanical/maintenance crafts (including welder, boilermaker, machinist or facility maintenance/construction) or a combination of education and experience in industrial mechanical repair and maintenance.
Must have completed academic and practical competencies required (this includes Line of Progression requirements for internal employees where LOP Exists) and have experience demonstrating the required mechanical aptitude.
HEM Diagnostic Mechanic I: Practical Skills Assessments defined in LOP.
Ability to understand and apply verbal and written work and safety-related instructions and procedures in English
Ability to communicate in English with respect to job assignments, job procedures, and applicable safety standards
Ability to prioritize repairs and possess excellent decision-making skills
Ability to troubleshoot machine systems
Ability to work and effectively communicate with others
Ability to read and use blueprints

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma or GED

Responsibilities

Perform diagnostic, maintenance and repair of heavy equipment such as, but not limited to: Haul Trucks, Water Trucks, Rubber Tire and Track Dozers, Front-end Loaders, and Motor Graders.
Perform the removal, repair and installation of transmissions, engines, breaks, differentials, pumps, motors, torque convertors, final drives and other heavy equipment systems or components.
Perform mechanical and lubrication preventative maintenance on machine systems such as: hydraulic, power train and engines.
Prioritize and make decisions regarding equipment repair as needed.
Responsible for maintaining work orders and performing work area inspections.
Operate mobile equipment such as: Overhead cranes, forklifts, and boom trucks.
Perform welding such as: Carbon arc, Plasma, Mig, Tig, and Stick.
Perform as a Fill-in Supervisor as required.
Train and mentor other employees.
Perform other duties as required.