On‑Site Light Vehicle Mechanic – Mining & Fleet

OceanaGold Haile Dump Truck; Kershaw (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + bonuses

Comprehensive benefits: health, vision

401K and EAP access

Safety-focused, supportive environment

Job summary

OceanaGold is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to keep Haile Mine equipment available by performing preventive maintenance, inspections, and timely repairs. The role involves test drives, record-keeping, and cost-conscious maintenance in a mining environment.

The ideal candidate brings tertiary trade qualifications and several years of automotive maintenance experience, preferably in a dealership or heavy equipment setting, with a strong safety mindset and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Appropriate tertiary trade qualifications required.
• 2 years’ experience within an automotive dealership setting preferred.
• 5 years plus maintenance experience with light vehicles preferred.

Responsibilities

• Keep equipment available by inspecting and testing vehicles, performing preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotation and changes, wheel balancing, replacing filters.
• Maintain vehicle condition by addressing operator complaints, inspecting, repairing engine failures, repairing mechanical and electrical systems, replacing parts and body damage.
• Verify vehicle serviceability by test drives and adjusting controls/systems.
• Maintain vehicle records by recording service and repairs.
• Keep shop equipment operating by following operating instructions, troubleshooting, maintaining supplies, performing preventive maintenance, and arranging repairs.
• Contain costs by using warranties and evaluating service/parts options.
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and reading technical publications.
• Contribute to maintenance/organization goals by completing related tasks as needed.

Skills

Light Vehicle Maintenance

Automotive dealership experience

Auto Mechanics experience

Education

Tertiary Trade qualifications

Job description

OceanaGold is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to keep Haile Mine equipment available by performing preventive maintenance, inspections, and timely repairs. The role involves test drives, record-keeping, and cost-conscious maintenance in a mining environment.

The ideal candidate brings tertiary trade qualifications and several years of automotive maintenance experience, preferably in a dealership or heavy equipment setting, with a strong safety mindset and teamwork.