Mining Heavy Equipment Mechanic - Benefits + LOA

Ledcor Group; Idaho Falls (ID); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily Living Out Allowance

Health and wellness benefits

401(k) matching

Job summary

Ledcor is seeking experienced Heavy Equipment Mechanics to support mining operations in Nevada and Idaho. Join a solid crew to keep haul trucks, loaders, dozers, and excavators running safely and reliably on long-term contracts.

You will diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair equipment, perform maintenance, and document service records while adhering to site safety procedures. The role requires 2–4 years of hands‑on mining equipment experience and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years 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

Diagnostics

Schematics reading

Cat/Hitachi/Komatsu experience

MSHA Part 48

Driver's license

Education

Trade certification or equivalent

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Job description

Ledcor is seeking experienced Heavy Equipment Mechanics to support mining operations in Nevada and Idaho. Join a solid crew to keep haul trucks, loaders, dozers, and excavators running safely and reliably on long-term contracts.

You will diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair equipment, perform maintenance, and document service records while adhering to site safety procedures. The role requires 2–4 years of hands‑on mining equipment experience and a valid driver’s license.