Maintenance Helper: Heavy Equipment Support (El Paso)

Freeport McMoRan Inc.; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision benefits

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Discounted insurance plans

Job summary

Freeport-McMoRan Inc. in El Paso, Texas, is seeking a maintenance assistant to support the repair and upkeep of heavy equipment at our rod and refining plant.

You’ll work on haul trucks, loaders, dozers, and graders, and collaborate with Journeyman Mechanics on engines, brakes, and transmissions. The role requires strong safety awareness, the ability to follow English instructions, and a willingness to pass required training.

Qualifications

• Ability to understand and apply verbal and written work and safety instructions in English.
• Ability to communicate in English with respect to job assignments and safety standards.
• Candidate must demonstrate required aptitude and pass written assessments when required.

Responsibilities

• Safely assist with maintenance and repair of heavy equipment (haul trucks, water trucks, dozers, loaders, graders).
• Assist Journeyman Mechanics with maintenance on transmissions, engines, brakes, differentials, pumps and other systems.
• Perform preventative maintenance and complete Work Orders and maintenance documentation.
• Troubleshoot equipment problems and perform housekeeping and area checks.
• May operate forklifts, cranes, and small mobile equipment.

Skills

English proficiency

Safety procedures

Academic competency requirement

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Freeport-McMoRan Inc. in El Paso, Texas, is seeking a maintenance assistant to support the repair and upkeep of heavy equipment at our rod and refining plant.

You’ll work on haul trucks, loaders, dozers, and graders, and collaborate with Journeyman Mechanics on engines, brakes, and transmissions. The role requires strong safety awareness, the ability to follow English instructions, and a willingness to pass required training.