Heavy Equipment Fuel & Lube Technician

MP Materials; Mountain Pass (CA); On-site; USD 46,163 - 55,048; Full time

Job summary

A leading materials company in California is seeking a Heavy Equipment Fuel & Lube Technician to service and maintain heavy equipment. Responsibilities include lubricating, fueling, and performing minor repairs on equipment, ensuring safety compliance. Candidates should have high school education, technical field experience, and a valid driver's license. This position offers an hourly wage range of $33.51 to $39.96, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of technical field experience servicing heavy equipment and trucks.
• Valid Drivers License to drive company vehicles on and off property.
• Current or prior MSHA part 48 training is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Service and fuel heavy equipment such as excavators and dozers.
• Check and fill fluid levels, service lube points and perform routine preventative maintenance.
• Assist in maintaining inventory of service kits and lubricants.

Skills

Technical field experience servicing heavy equipment

Ability to work early in the morning

Ability to drive a manual transmission semi-truck

Education

High School or equivalent

Tools

Fuel Management System

Class 8 truck

Job description

Overview

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Base pay range

$33.51/hr - $39.96/hr

Company overview

We are the only U.S. company with a fully integrated rare earth supply chain—from mining and refining to advanced metal and magnet manufacturing. Our products include both the critical materials used to make permanent magnets and the finished magnets themselves—enabling next-generation technologies in robotics, automation, aerospace, transportation, defense, and energy systems. These materials are the foundation of physical AI—the convergence of computation, movement, and control. We hire ambitious, mission-driven people who want to tackle complex challenges and shape the future of strategic industries. Our culture is rooted in teamwork, resiliency, and integrity, with a deep commitment to operational excellence and national purpose. MP is rapidly evolving from a materials producer into a leading U.S. manufacturer—and our people are driving that transformation.

Position overview

The Heavy Equipment Fuel and Lube Technician lubricates, oils, and maintains equipment in the field or shop and may make minor repairs.

Responsibilities

• Service and fuel heavy equipment such as excavators, dozers, haul trucks, wheel loaders, water trucks, pick-ups, and other support equipment.
• Check and fill fluid levels, service lube points and perform routine preventative maintenance.
• Maintain service, repair, and maintenance records daily.
• Assist in maintaining inventory of service kits, lubes, oils, and other supplies.
• Coordinate equipment service activities with production and maintenance team members.
• Perform Preventative Maintenance Services on Fuel and Lube truck(s) as needed.
• Perform Preventative Maintenance Services on Mining equipment as needed and required.
• Change forklift and truck tires as needed and required.
• Repair damaged Auto Greasing system injection lines as needed on all heavy equipment.
• Troubleshoot greasing system problems and repair greasing systems as needed.
• Perform tasks from verbal/written instructions and communicate effectively with supervisor and fellow employees.
• Keep work area clean and orderly, including the weekly cleaning of the Fuel and Lube truck(s).
• Complete daily work assignments in a timely fashion.
• Actively callout on the 2-way radio system point to point movement at all times on the active haul road and around Mine Equipment.
• Be a leader in both safety and production for the team by ensuring compliance with all company safety policies, procedures and environmental regulations.
• Actively participate in safety huddles.
• Always maintain a preparedness to deploy spill kits in the event of a spill with fuel or other lubricant. Actively participate in the cleanup of any spills arising from your duties.
• Other duties as assigned.

Basic qualifications

• High School or equivalent required.
• 1-3 years of technical field experience servicing heavy equipment and trucks.
• 1 year of driving experience in a class 8 size 1,000 gallon plus fuel tanker truck is preferred.
• Current or prior MSHA part 48 training is a plus.
• Valid Drivers License to drive company vehicles on and off property.

Desired qualities

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to work well with others in a group or one on one setting.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed, but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Ability to work early in the morning in the dark, utilizing only truck mounted and portable lights.
• Ability to type and operate an electronic tablet to effectively operate the Fuel Management System scanning and logging system.
• Ability to competently perform daily pre-shift safety inspection on a Class 8 truck with air brakes.
• Ability to safely operate the Fuel & Lube service truck at the proper speed on dirt roads with grades of up to 10% in dry, wet or snow conditions.
• Ability to drive a manual transmission semi-truck.

Equal opportunity

MP Materials is Proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer - EEO is The Law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Underrepresented groups/Women/Disabled/Veterans are encouraged to apply. Candidates whose disabilities make them unable to meet the position’s requirements will still be considered qualified if they can perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodation.

Your right to work

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment verification document form upon hire.

Assistance with application

Alternative methods of applying for employment are available to individuals unable to submit an application through this site because of a disability. Contact Human Resources Department at 702-625-5679; 1700 South Pavilion Center Dr. 8th Floor, Las Vegas, NV 89135 to discuss reasonable accommodation.