Senior Underground Equipment Mechanic & Trainer

Mader Group; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Employee assistance program

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Referral program

Vision insurance

Job summary

Mader Group is seeking a Senior Underground Heavy Equipment Mechanic / Trainer to lead hands-on maintenance and mentoring on underground, hard rock equipment. You’ll diagnose faults, perform major repairs, and oversee planned maintenance while promoting safety and best practices across multiple sites.

This role offers 2:1 or 2:2 rotations, exposure to Sandvik, Epiroc, CAT, Normet and Getman platforms, and growth toward senior-level leadership within our on-site crews.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience working on underground hard rock equipment.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic capability.
• Confident working independently in underground environments.
• Experience completing planned maintenance, inspections, and breakdown repairs.
• Ability to adapt across multiple OEM platforms (Sandvik, Epiroc, CAT, Normet, Getman).
• Strong commitment to safe work practices.
• Pride in quality workmanship.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to pass background check and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose faults and complete breakdown repairs underground.
• Carry out planned maintenance and inspections to a high standard.
• Work across a variety of underground equipment types.
• Maintain strong attention to safety and workmanship.
• Identify parts and plan upcoming maintenance work.
• Contribute to reliable and efficient equipment performance.
• Work closely with site teams and other experienced tradespeople.

Skills

Fault finding

Independent work

Safety practices

Quality workmanship

Underground equipment experience

Tools

Sandvik

Epiroc

CAT

Normet

Getman

Job description

Mader Group is seeking a Senior Underground Heavy Equipment Mechanic / Trainer to lead hands-on maintenance and mentoring on underground, hard rock equipment. You’ll diagnose faults, perform major repairs, and oversee planned maintenance while promoting safety and best practices across multiple sites.

This role offers 2:1 or 2:2 rotations, exposure to Sandvik, Epiroc, CAT, Normet and Getman platforms, and growth toward senior-level leadership within our on-site crews.