Field Resident Technician — Open-Pit Mine

Double Down Heavy Repair; Elko (NV); On-site; USD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Short-term disability (100% paid by公司)

Long-term disability (100% paid by公司)

Job summary

Double Down Heavy Repair is seeking an experienced Field Resident Technician to maintain and repair heavy equipment at a large open-pit mining operation. The role requires diagnosing problems, completing repairs, and helping keep equipment operating safely on site.

The candidate should have 5+ years of hands-on experience, including drills and shovels, with a valid driver’s license. The position follows a 5/4 rotation, with day and night shifts, and offers health benefits and a 401(k).

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience maintaining and repairing heavy equipment.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Open-pit mining experience preferred.
• Willing to rotate day and night shifts.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, diagnose, maintain, and repair heavy mining equipment and support equipment.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and engine issues.
• Perform preventive maintenance and corrective repairs on drills, shovels, trucks, and mine equipment.
• Respond to breakdowns to reduce downtime.
• Document inspections, service, and repairs accurately.
• Communicate repair needs with mine personnel and management.
• Follow mine-site safety procedures and keep a clean, safe area.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Hydraulic troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Read schematics

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Safety first

Job description

Double Down Heavy Repair is seeking an experienced Field Resident Technician to maintain and repair heavy equipment at a large open-pit mining operation. This position works at the customer’s mine site, diagnosing problems, completing repairs, and helping keep critical equipment operating safely. The ideal candidate brings5+ years of relevant experience, including hands-on experience repairing heavy equipment, heavy trucks, drills, and shovels.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Inspect, diagnose, maintain, and repair heavy mining equipment and support equipment.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and engine-related issues.
• Perform preventive maintenance and corrective repairs on drills, shovels, trucks, and other mine equipment.
• Respond to breakdowns and complete repairs to reduce equipment downtime.
• Document inspections, service, and repairs accurately.
• Communicate repair needs and priorities with mine personnel and Double Down management.
• Follow mine-site safety procedures and environmental requirements.
• Maintain a safe, organized work area.
• Represent Double Down Heavy Repair professionally at the customer site.

Other Qualifications

• Strong mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to read and interpret service manuals, schematics, and technical information.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with mine personnel and other technicians.
• Ability to work extended shifts and rotate between day and night schedules.
• Commitment to safety, quality workmanship, accountability, and teamwork.

Work Location

This position is based at the customer’s large open-pit mine site.

Education and Experience

• 5+ years of relevant experience maintaining and repairing heavy equipment and heavy trucks.
• Previous hands-on drill and shovel repair experience is required.
• Open-pit mining experience is preferred.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Work Schedule

This position follows aroaring 5/4 rotation, alternating betweenone month of day shifts and one month of night shifts. Candidates must be willing and able to work both day and night schedules.

Compensation and Benefits

• Hourly pay range:$45–$55, based on experience and qualifications.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k).
• Short-term and long-term disability (100% paid for by company) .

Why Double Down?

Double Down Heavy Repair supports customers with demanding equipment repair needs. We value safety, quality workmanship, accountability, teamwork, and taking care of our people and customers.

Pay

$45.00–$55.00 per hour

Per diem eligibility beginning after 30 days of employment.

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Short-term disability (100% paid for by company)
• Long-term disability (100% paid for by company)

Work Location

In person at the customer’s mine site.