Senior Surface Mining Mechanic - Field & Shop Expert

Kiewit; Soda Springs (ID); On-site; USD 64,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

PTO & training

OEM certification opportunities

Modern shop facilities

Field service trucks

Strong safety culture

Long-term career stability

4–5 day staggered shifts

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking a Master Mechanic specializing in surface-mining heavy equipment to keep ultra‑class fleets running safely and efficiently. You will diagnose, repair, and maintain equipment across open-pit operations, including haul trucks, hydraulic shovels, dozers, graders, and loaders, often in remote pit locations.

This advanced role requires field-service expertise, strong troubleshooting, leadership to mentor technicians, and a commitment to safety standards with MSHA and company

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years of experience maintaining heavy equipment in surface mining or large‑scale earthmoving.
• Master level proficiency in diesel engines, hydraulics, electrical systems, CAN‑bus diagnostics, and machine control systems.
• Experience with OEM diagnostic software (CAT ET, Komatsu KOMTRAX, Liebherr diagnostics).

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced diagnostics, troubleshooting, and repairs on surface‑mining equipment.
• Repair hydraulic shovels and excavators, dozers, graders, loaders, water trucks, and support units.
• Conduct major component rebuilds: engines, transmissions, torque converters, final drives, hydraulic pumps/valves.
• Perform field repairs in remote pit locations with service trucks and mobile tooling.
• Lead root‑cause failure analysis and implement long‑term corrective actions.
• Execute and improve preventive and predictive maintenance programs to maximize equipment availability.
• Mentor junior technicians and provide technical guidance to operations.
• Maintain accurate service logs, parts usage, and equipment condition reports.
• Ensure all work meets MSHA, environmental, and company safety standards.

Skills

Diesel engines

Hydraulics

Electrical systems

CAN-bus diagnostics

Machine control systems

CAT ET

KOMTRAX

Liebherr diagnostics

Job description

Kiewit is seeking a Master Mechanic specializing in surface-mining heavy equipment to keep ultra‑class fleets running safely and efficiently. You will diagnose, repair, and maintain equipment across open-pit operations, including haul trucks, hydraulic shovels, dozers, graders, and loaders, often in remote pit locations.

This advanced role requires field-service expertise, strong troubleshooting, leadership to mentor technicians, and a commitment to safety standards with MSHA and company