Mining Heavy Equipment Technician

Careermine; Elko (NV); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinross Bald Mountain seeks a Heavy Equipment Mechanic to maintain and repair a fleet of mining equipment, ensuring uptime and safety on site. You will service haul trucks, graders, dozers, water trucks, shovels and drills, reading hydraulic and electrical schematics with Cat SIS/Cat ET and Cummins InSite as helpful tools.

The role requires four years of relevant experience, a high school diploma, and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Minimum four years in heavy equipment maintenance or welding.
• Strong mechanical aptitude in diesel, hydraulic and powertrain systems.
• Welding experience; arc/MIG/TIG; ability to read schematics.
• Valid driver's license; own hand tools up to ¾" drive; safety focus.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to MSHA and Bald Mountain safety policies and procedures.
• Maintain and repair mobile mining equipment (haul trucks, graders, dozers, water trucks, shovels, drills).
• Perform structural welding and fabrication per OEM or AWS standards.
• Minimize downtime through scheduled and unscheduled maintenance.
• Diagnose electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical issues; read schematics.
• Create accurate work records; coordinate with maintenance personnel.

Skills

Heavy equipment maintenance

Diesel systems

Hydraulic systems

Powertrain knowledge

Reading schematics

Safety consciousness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Cat SIS

Cat ET

Cummins InSite

Job description

Kinross Bald Mountain seeks a Heavy Equipment Mechanic to maintain and repair a fleet of mining equipment, ensuring uptime and safety on site. You will service haul trucks, graders, dozers, water trucks, shovels and drills, reading hydraulic and electrical schematics with Cat SIS/Cat ET and Cummins InSite as helpful tools.

The role requires four years of relevant experience, a high school diploma, and a valid driver's license.