Mine Tire Technician - On-Site Housing + Benefits

Freeport-McMoRan; Colorado; On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing allowance

Affordable medical, dental and vision

Company-paid life and disability

401(k) plan with employer match

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Discounted insurance plans

Internal progression opportunities

Job summary

Freeport-McMoRan’s Climax Molybdenum operation in Colorado seeks a Tire Repair/Maintenance Technician to service tires on haul trucks, water trucks, and other mine equipment on site. You will diagnose tire issues, perform replacements, and help maintain safe, efficient equipment.

The role includes basic welding tasks, adherence to hot tire safety procedures, and contributing to a clean, safe work area. Housing allowance may be available for eligible on-site staff, with a comprehensive benefits

Qualifications

• 1 year of tire repair or mechanical repair experience
• Ability to read schematics
• Must have completed academic and practical competencies and may need to pass a written assessment

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, repair, and replacement of tires on mobile mine equipment (haul trucks, water trucks, fuel trucks, pickups)
• Diagnose tire and wheel issues, patches, plugs, stems, and make tire replacement decisions
• Conduct preventative maintenance by checking tire pressure, tread depth, temperature, and overall condition
• May perform basic welding tasks using a cutting torch
• Operate equipment such as forklifts, cranes, and other small mobile equipment
• Maintain work orders and keep a clean, safe work area; perform inspections
• Follow hot tire safety procedures during replacement
• Perform other duties as required

Skills

Tire repair

Read schematics

Industrial repair

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Freeport-McMoRan’s Climax Molybdenum operation in Colorado seeks a Tire Repair/Maintenance Technician to service tires on haul trucks, water trucks, and other mine equipment on site. You will diagnose tire issues, perform replacements, and help maintain safe, efficient equipment.

The role includes basic welding tasks, adherence to hot tire safety procedures, and contributing to a clean, safe work area. Housing allowance may be available for eligible on-site staff, with a comprehensive benefits