Mechanic Helper

Turner Mining Group • Hinkley, CA

22h • Onsite

About The Position

Mechanic Helper Lynx Cat Mountain Quarry keeps contractors supplied with granite aggregate from our Hinkley operation. As Mechanic Helper you keep crushers, loaders, and haul trucks running so rock leaves the pit on schedule. Downtime here stops production; your work keeps it moving.

Requirements

• Mechanical aptitude shown by prior work on engines, hydraulics, or farm/construction equipment.
• Ability to lift 50 lb, work on your feet, and tolerate heat, dust, and noise for a full shift.
• Valid California driver’s license and clean record for driving the service truck.
• Willingness to learn diesel, hydraulic, and basic electrical systems on the job.
• High-school diploma or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

• Welding or CDL a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Complete daily walk-around inspections and fluid checks on all mobile and plant equipment.
• Assist in scheduled preventive maintenance.
• Fetch parts, tools, and fluids and stage them at the job.
• Help diagnose common diesel, hydraulic, and electrical faults under direction and document findings.
• Keep the shop and service truck organized, inventory parts, and log work.
• Learn one new repair procedure each month and perform it independently within 90 days.

Benefits

• Hands-on training on real quarry iron instead of classroom theory.
• Small crew means you see every machine and every repair, not just one specialty.
• Direct impact: when you finish a job the plant starts producing again that same day.
• Outdoor work in the Mojave with a team that values reliability over titles.

What This Job Offers

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