Diesel Mechanic - Surface

Foresight Energy LP; Illinois; On-site; USD 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and Rx cover

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Vacation time

and so much more

Job summary

Foresight Energy LP is seeking a Maintenance Technician to maintain and repair mining and construction equipment. You will monitor machinery, troubleshoot issues, order parts, and keep maintenance records in a weather-exposed environment.

The role requires Diesel technology knowledge and the ability to read schematics, use diagnostic tools, and lift heavy parts. CDL preferred; wages are competitive with benefits package.

Qualifications

• Must have related diesel technology training or certification.
• Ability to read schematics and maintenance manuals.
• Experience with mining or construction equipment preferred.
• Welding experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Follow maintenance directions and perform repairs on equipment.
• Monitor conditions of machinery independently.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose issues in a timely manner.
• Order and track parts as needed.
• Work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Maintain maintenance tickets and records.

Skills

Machinery monitoring

Troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Use diagnostic tools

Welding

Physical strength

Education

Diesel certificate

OEM certificate

Associates Degree in Diesel Technology

Tools

Electronic diagnostic tools

Computers

Job description

• Follow managements direction on maintenance and repair tasks
• Ability to independently monitor conditions of machinery
• Troubleshoot and diagnose issues on machinery in a timely manner
• Order and track parts as needed
• Work outside in all-weather / environmental conditions
• Maintain work tickets and maintenance records
• Dayshift M-F, with Saturdays and on-call as needed

1. Minimum 2 years’ experience preferred in working on construction and mining equipment (CAT experience preferred) – Diesel engines and transmissions, Hydraulic systems, Electrical systems
2. Ability to use electronic diagnostic tools and computers and read schematics and maintenance manuals
3. Ability to lift tools and parts as required (50 lb. minimum)
4. Diesel certificate, OEM certificate, and/or Associates Degree in Diesel Technology
5. Welding preferred
6. Provide necessary hand tools. Larger size tools, rigging, and other task specific tooling will be provided
7. New Miner Training for Surface
8. CDL preferred

Compensation at an attractive hourly rate of $26.91 to $30.12. depending on experience.

In addition, there's potential to earn various bonuses based on safety, production metrics, and attendance.

At Foresight Energy, we pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer.

We offer an outstanding wage and benefits package, which includes :

• medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage;
• life insurance;
• 401(k) plan;
• paid holidays;
• vacation time;
• and so much more.