Light Duty Mechanic

Coeur Mining • Lead, SD

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The light duty mechanic is responsible for the performance of the following duties in a safe and productive manner.

Requirements

• Follow all procedures and safety measures to assure safe production
• Work in all conditions and environments, approximately 15% of job is outdoors
• Able to lift 50 lbs. on an occasional basis
• Able to walk up and down slopes and uneven ground daily
• Able to bend and stoop, craw on a continuous basis (access machines as needed)
• Work as a team member and communicate openly with others
• Self-directed and able to take leadership role on many projects
• Willing to stop work for safety concerns and always abide by safety best practices, policies and procedures
• Rotation of work assignments to maintain training
• Ability to work alone

Nice To Haves

• A high school diploma or equivalent
• A vocational-technical college degree
• 1-3 years’ experience in light duty vehicle maintenance
• Experience with OBDII scan tool and code reading
• Medium Duty/Diesel Mechanic experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Perform daily lubrication tasks on light duty vehicles on site.
• Operates and inspects machines and equipment to diagnose/trouble shoot defects
• Perform regularly scheduled PM services on light duty equipment: pickups, buses, vans, etc.
• Maintains vehicles’ functional condition by reviewing operators’ cards, current Work Orders and conducting inspections.
• Repairs mechanical and electrical system malfunctions and replaces parts and components.
• Verifies vehicle serviceability by conducting test drives, adjusting controls, and updating systems.
• Maintain service equipment such as hoists, jacks, scanners and other equipment needed to perform required duties
• Assist in keeping an accurate and up-to-date record of any PM services performed
• Ensure operators (light vehicle operators) satisfaction by listening to their concerns, communicating equipment status, performing quality repairs, and prioritizing needs.
• Dismantle and reassemble equipment as necessary
• Examine parts for damage or excessive wear, using micrometers and gauges
• Assist in the ordering of parts
• Assist in scheduling and prioritizing of equipment maintenance
• Create work orders and job requests when necessary
• Close work orders with notes regularly
• Perform daily workplace and equipment safety inspections
• Maintain a clean and citation-free mine site environment
• Other duties as assigned
• Assist other team members as needed

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED