Cortez - Open Pit Tire Technician

Nevada Gold Mines; Elko (NV); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plan

401k with employer contribution

Paid time off

Company-sponsored medical clinics

Employer match share purchase program

Job summary

Nevada Gold Mines is seeking an Open Pit Tire Technician for our Cortez operations. You will maintain tires on mine equipment and passenger vehicles, ensure proper air pressures and tread depths, and replace worn tires to keep our fleets safe and productive.

The role requires basic mechanical knowledge, safety focus, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs, with a rotating day/night schedule. Join a dynamic, safety‑driven mining team with strong growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of maintenance experience on mobile and off‑road equipment.
• Basic knowledge of mechanics, hydraulics and pneumatics.
• Ability to work safely with minimal supervision.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to lift at least 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Maintain all tires on mine equipment, including passenger light vehicles and all off road vehicles.
• Maintain correct air pressures and tread depths.
• Inspect and remove worn or failed tires and install replacement tires.
• Repair all repairable tires.
• Complete routine maintenance activities to ensure availability and safe functioning of large mining fleets.
• Maintain shop areas, tools, and service vehicles to ensure a clean and safe work environment.
• Perform daily pre-shift work inspections and participate in hazard identification processes.
• Ability to work a rotating schedule of nights and days is an essential function of this role.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Equipment maintenance

Mechanical aptitude

Hydraulics

Safety

Communication

Job description

Are you a maintenance professional who is looking for career growth with a multifaceted mining company? Nevada Gold Mines has the job for you!

Position Description

Are you a maintenance professional who is looking for career growth with a multifaceted mining company? Nevada Gold Mines has the job for you!

Our people division is growing, and we are looking for an Open Pit Tire technician at our Cortez operations. At Nevada Gold Mines we are committed to a safe work environment sending every person home safe and healthy every day and leaving a sustainable legacy on our host communities. We offer a generous benefits package which includes a competitive medical, dental, and vision plan with national provider networks, a 401k retirement plan with employer contribution, paid time off, company-sponsored medical clinics, company match share purchase program, and much more!

Responsibilities

• Maintain all tires on mine equipment, including passenger light vehicles and all off road vehicles
• Maintaining correct air pressures and tread depths
• Inspecting and removing worn or failed tires and installing replacement tires
• Repairing all repairable tires
• Complete routine maintenance activities for the purpose of ensuring the availability and safe functioning of large mining, support equipment fleets
• Maintain shop areas, tools, and service vehicles to ensure a clean and safe work environment
• Perform daily pre-shift work inspections and participate in individual and group hazard identification processes
• The ability to work a rotating schedule of nights and days is an essential function of this role.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Two (2) plus years of experience in maintenance of mobile, farm, trucking, aircraft, military or support equipment preferred
• Basic knowledge of mechanics, hydraulics, and pneumatics required
• Ability to work safely and effectively with minimal supervision required
• Ability to interact and communicate effectively with a wide variety of people required
• Experience handling tires preferred
• Ability to accomplish strenuous physical labor under all weather conditions required
• Lift at least 50 lbs. required
• Proven safe work record with belief and value seen in courageous leadership model required
• Ability to be an initial team member in a growing, fast paced environment, and support team in attainment of safety, environmental, equipment protection and production goals with a proven safety record required
• Housekeeping standards are maintained to a high level required
• Good written and verbal communication skills required
• The ability to work a rotating schedule of nights and days is an essential function of this role.

What We Can Offer You

• A comprehensive compensation package including a competitive medical, dental, and vision plan with national provider networks, a 401k retirement plan with employer contribution AND employer match, paid time off, company-sponsored medical clinics, company match share purchase program, and much more!
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team.
• Endless opportunities to grow and learn with industry colleagues.
• Access to a variety of career opportunities across the organization.
• Nevada Gold Mines is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

About Us

Our mission is to be the world’s most valued gold and copper mining business. We are committed to partnering with our host countries and communities to transform their natural resources into tangible benefits and mutual prosperity. Barrick is a leading global mining, exploration and development company. With one of the largest portfolios of world-class and life-long gold and copper assets in the industry - including six of the world\'s Tier One gold mines - Barrick\'s operations and projects span 18 countries and five continents. Barrick is also the largest gold producer in the United States. We create real, long-term value for all stakeholders through responsible mining, strong partnerships, and a disciplined approach to growth. Barrick shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "B" and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol "ABX".

About The Team

Nevada Gold Mines (NGM) is a joint venture between Barrick (61.5%) and Newmont (38.5%) that combined our significant assets across Nevada in 2019 to create the single largest gold-producing complex in the world. NGM produces approximately 3.5 million ounces of gold a year. The massive mining operation comprises eight mines along with their associated infrastructure and processing facilities and hosts three of Barrick’s Tier One assets: Carlin, Cortez, and Turquoise Ridge. At NGM, our mission is to be the world’s most valued gold mining business by finding, developing, and owning the best assets, with the best people, to deliver sustainable returns for our owners and partners.