Mechanic Fuel/Lube

Kinross Gold Corporation; Alaska; On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinross Gold Corporation in Alaska seeks a Mechanical Technician to fuel, lubricate, and perform minor maintenance on haul trucks and other mining equipment. The role blends shop and field work, requiring safe operation and adherence to environmental policies.

You will train junior mechanics, perform preventative maintenance tasks, and ensure equipment readiness through inspections, fluid sampling, and timely reporting. Strong safety mindset and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Reading and writing instructions, performing basic calculations, and keeping records.
• Minimum of one year experience fueling, lubricating, and performing minor maintenance on mining or heavy construction equipment preferred.
• Understanding of mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems fundamentals and operation of heavy/light mobile equipment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Trade technical and problem solving skills.
• Ability to read attached physical demands sheets.
• Availability for shift work, overtime, holidays and weekends.
• Ability to work with others in a team environment.
• Progression through wage scale contingent on completion of checklists.

Responsibilities

• Perform equipment walk around, inspect and operate equipment, and properly dispose of waste materials.
• Train new mechanics as needed.
• Fuel and lube all mobile equipment, check fluid levels, and ensure lube system is working properly.
• Responsible for all tasks related to preventative maintenance program such as reporting leaks, performing lube work, taking fluid samples, and inspecting components and parts for proper operations.
• Operate all mobile equipment for servicing needs.
• Punctuality and regular attendance is required.
• Meet or exceed established performance expectations set by management.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures including safety, confidentiality, and environmental policies.
• Possess a valid driver’s license issued by the state.
• Work safely in all areas and identify potential safety hazards and work with management to correct them.
• Work without significant risk of harm to self and others.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Fueling & maintenance basics

Teamwork

Communication skills

Reading & writing instructions

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Fueling, lubricating, and performing minor maintenance on haul trucks, loaders, graders, dozers, backhoes, blast-hole drills, compactors, support/light vehicles, and equipment. Work environment includes both maintenance shop and in-the-field assignments.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform equipment walk around, inspect and operate equipment, and properly dispose of waste materials.
• Train new mechanics as needed.
• Fuel and lube all mobile equipment, check fluid levels, and ensure lube system is working properly.
• Responsible for all tasks related to preventative maintenance program such as reposting fluid leaks, performing lube work, taking fluid samples, and inspecting components and parts for proper operations.
• Required to operate all mobile equipment for the purpose of servicing needs.
• Punctuality and regular attendance is required.
• Meet or exceed established performance expectations set by management.
• Compliance with all company policies and procedures including but not limited to safety, confidentiality, and environmental policies.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license issued by the state.
• Work safely in all areas and identify potential safety hazards and work with management to correct them.
• Work without significant risk of harm to self and others.
• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications and Skill Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Employee must have the ability to read and write instructions, perform simple mathematical calculations, and keep records.
• Minimum of one year of experience fueling, lubricating, and performing minor maintenance on mining or heavy construction equipment preferred.
• Must have an understanding of the mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems fundamentals and the operation of heavy/light mobile equipment.
• Must have strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Must have trade technical and problem solving skills.
• Ability to function within the qualifications outlined in the attached physical demands sheets.
• Availability for shift work, overtime, holidays and weekends is required.
• Ability to work with others in a team environment.
• Progression through wage scale is contingent upon satisfactory completion of attached checklists.

Reporting Relationships

• Works under the direct supervision of the Truck Shop Supervisor