Mining Open-Pit Tire Technician

Nevada Gold Mines; Battle Mountain (NV); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Nevada Gold Mines is seeking an Open Pit Tire Technician to join our Maintenance Team at Phoenix. The role focuses on tire maintenance for mine equipment and support vehicles, ensuring safe operation and high equipment availability.

Ideal candidates will have 2+ years of maintenance experience, basic mechanics knowledge, and the physical capability to lift 50 lbs in all weather. This on-site position emphasizes safety, teamwork, and effective communication in a fast-paced mining setting.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of maintenance experience on mobile, farm, trucking, aircraft, military or support equipment preferred.
• Basic knowledge of mechanics, hydraulics, and pneumatics.
• Ability to lift at least 50 lbs and perform strenuous physical labor in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain tires on mine equipment and passenger/off-road vehicles.
• Maintain correct air pressures and tread depths.
• Inspect and replace worn or failed tires; repairable tires.
• Perform routine maintenance to ensure availability and safe operation of fleets.
• Keep shop areas, tools, and service vehicles clean and safe.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Mechanics knowledge

Safety conscious

Effective communication

Tire handling

Job description

Nevada Gold Mines is seeking an Open Pit Tire Technician to join our Maintenance Team at Phoenix. The role focuses on tire maintenance for mine equipment and support vehicles, ensuring safe operation and high equipment availability.

Ideal candidates will have 2+ years of maintenance experience, basic mechanics knowledge, and the physical capability to lift 50 lbs in all weather. This on-site position emphasizes safety, teamwork, and effective communication in a fast-paced mining setting.