Heavy Equipment Diesel Mechanic

Westmoreland Coal Co.; Montana; On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Westmoreland Coal Co. is seeking a Diesel Mechanic to repair and service heavy equipment, including dozers, haulers, blades, scrapers, loaders, and trucks. The role requires the ability to work a multi‑shift operation and to assist oilers with PMs.

A two year diesel technology degree is preferred or equivalent experience, and a valid driver’s license with insurability compliance is required.

Qualifications

• Experience with repairs and servicing of dozers, haulers, blades, scrapers, loaders and trucks.
• Ability to perform maintenance in a multi‑shift operation.
• Valid driver’s license and insurability as required by policy.

Responsibilities

• Repair and service heavy equipment and diesel systems.
• Assist service oilers to perform PMs and related duties as assigned.

Skills

Diesel equipment

Heavy equipment maintenance

Multi-shift operation

Education

Two year diesel technology degree

Job description

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION’S ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The heavy equipment Diesel Mechanic will be responsible for all repairs and services associated with the heavy equipment. Mechanic will be responsible for assisting service oilers to perform PM’s and any other related job duties as assigned.

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Applicants for this position must have prior experience and/or knowledge of tasks associated with repairs and servicing of dozers, haulers, blades, scrapers, loaders, pickups, trucks and other light vehicles and maintenance of diesel equipment. Applicants must have the skills required to perform the above duties on a multi-shift operation. Two year diesel technology degree preferred or equivalent experience.

Successful applicant must possess a valid driver’s license through the duration of employment. Successful applicant must meet all insurability requirements as specified by Westmoreland’s policies or Driver’s insurance provider.

SALARY:

The wage and benefits for this position will be as established by the Mining Agreement between Westmoreland Rosebud Mining LLC and the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local Union No. 400 AFL-CIO.