Heavy Equipment Mechanic - Mining (NV/ID) with LOA

Ledcor Group; Pahrump (NV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily Living Out Allowance (LOA)

Health and wellness benefits

401(k) matching

Job summary

Ledcor is seeking experienced Heavy Equipment Mechanics to support mining operations in Nevada and Idaho. You will diagnose, repair, and maintain a fleet including haul trucks, loaders, dozers, and excavators, ensuring equipment safety and reliability for critical operations.

The role requires hands-on experience with hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical systems, plus ability to read schematics and use diagnostic tools.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of hands-on experience in heavy equipment repair (mining or heavy civil preferred).
• Trade certification, technical training, or equivalent experience is an asset.
• Strong knowledge of hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical systems.
• Experience reading schematics and using diagnostic tools.
• Experience with Cat, Hitachi, and Komatsu equipment strongly preferred.
• MSHA Part 48 (metal/non-metal) required (support provided if needed).
• Valid driver’s license with clean abstract.
• Must pass pre-employment drug and alcohol testing.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair heavy mining equipment including haul trucks, loaders, dozers, and excavators.
• Perform scheduled maintenance and inspections to keep equipment running safely and efficiently.
• Repair and replace components to OEM standards, with a focus on Cat, Hitachi, and Komatsu equipment.
• Complete service records and communicate equipment status to operations teams.
• Work safely with tools and equipment, following all site safety procedures.
• Collaborate with mechanics and operations to prioritize repairs and minimize downtime.

Skills

Heavy equipment repair

Troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Education

Trade certification/technical training

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Cat equipment

Hitachi equipment

Komatsu equipment

Job description

Ledcor is seeking experienced Heavy Equipment Mechanics to support mining operations in Nevada and Idaho. You will diagnose, repair, and maintain a fleet including haul trucks, loaders, dozers, and excavators, ensuring equipment safety and reliability for critical operations.

The role requires hands-on experience with hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical systems, plus ability to read schematics and use diagnostic tools.