Master Fleet Maintenance Technician
Capstone Mining•Miami, AZ
•Onsite
About The Position
The Master Fleet Maintenance Technician is the highest level technical role within the fleet maintenance team at Pinto Valley Mine. This position provides advanced diagnostics, repair, and technical leadership across heavy mobile mining equipment, ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient operation. This role serves as a subject matter expert across mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems, supporting complex troubleshooting, mentoring team members, and driving maintenance best practices in both shop and field environments.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- Journeyman certification in Heavy Equipment, Diesel Mechanics, or equivalent
- Minimum 8–10 years of experience in heavy equipment maintenance in mining or similar heavy industry
- Advanced knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems
- Experience working on Caterpillar, Komatsu, and Hitachi equipment
- Ability to read and interpret schematics and technical documentation
- Experience with diagnostic tools and software
- Basic fabrication and welding skills
- Valid driver’s license
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
- Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English
Nice To Haves
- Experience with SAP or similar maintenance systems
- Experience with Tier IV engines and emissions systems
- Knowledge of pneumatic and AC systems
Responsibilities
- Advanced Diagnostics & Repair: Diagnose and resolve complex mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical issues on heavy mining equipment.
- Technical Leadership: Serve as the technical escalation point for difficult repairs and provide guidance to maintenance personnel.
- Maintenance Execution: Perform and oversee major repairs and component replacements, including engines, hydraulic systems, electric drive systems, transmissions, and final drives.
- Troubleshooting & Analysis: Lead troubleshooting efforts on intermittent and repeat failures using schematics, data analysis tools, and OEM resources.
- Equipment Expertise: Maintain subject matter expertise on Caterpillar, Komatsu, and Hitachi mining equipment.
- Safety & Compliance: Follow all safety procedures including PPE use, hazard assessments, and LOTO requirements.
- Continuous Improvement: Conduct root cause analysis and support development of corrective actions to improve equipment reliability.
- Systems & Tools: Utilize OEM diagnostic software and tools to support maintenance and system configuration.
- Quality Assurance: Ensure all repairs meet OEM and company standards and are completed with a high level of accuracy.
Benefits
- Eligibility for quarterly bonus of up to 8% of regular earnings
- 401(k) Savings Plan and Employee Share Purchase Plan, both with company matching
- Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits (effective on start date), including Telehealth options and additional supplemental insurances
- Disability and Life Insurance (effective on start date)
- Paid time-off, including vacation, holidays and sick leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- Internal progression opportunities
- Tuition reimbursement
- Discounted insurance plans for pets, automobiles and homes
- Annual tool allowance
- $5k sign on bonus (previous Capstone employees not eligible)
- Relocation assistance available
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
