Mobile Maintenance Mechanic

Hecla Mining Company; Mullan (ID); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hecla Mining Company in Idaho is seeking an experienced Heavy Equipment Technician to perform maintenance on mobile equipment used in underground and surface mining operations. The role involves hour-based service, troubleshooting, and repairs to keep drills, bolters, haul trucks, graders, dozers, tractors, forklifts, and light vehicles operating safely.

Candidates should have a High School diploma, an Associate degree or certificate in automotive or diesel technology preferred, and prior heavy

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Associates Degree or Certificate in Automotive or Diesel Technology preferred.
• Previous Heavy Equipment Maintenance Experience Preferred.
• Previous experience in an underground hardrock mine setting preferred but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Performing routine and non-routine maintenance activities; perform hour-based service on mobile equipment.
• Troubleshoot, repair and maintain all of the site’s mobile equipment used in an underground and surface mining environment. Equipment includes (but is not limited to), drills, bolters, haul trucks, graders, dozers, tractors, light vehicles, forklifts etc.

Skills

Heavy equipment maintenance

Troubleshooting

Underground mining experience

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or certificate in Automotive or Diesel Technology

Job description

JOB DUTIES Include

• Performing routine and non-routine maintenance activities; perform hour-based service on mobile equipment.
• Troubleshoot, repair and maintain all of the site’s mobile equipment used in an underground and surface mining environment. Equipment includes (but is not limited to), drills, bolters, haul trucks, graders, dozers, tractors, light vehicles, forklifts etc.

QUALIFICATIONS Include

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Associates Degree or Certificate in Automotive or Diesel Technology preferred.
• Previous Heavy Equipment Maintenance Experience Preferred.
• Previous experience in an underground hardrock mine setting preferred but not mandatory.