Surface Mine Maintenance Tech – Rotating Shifts

Careermine; Winnemucca (NV); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Nevada Gold Mines is seeking a Maintenance Technician for the Turquoise Ridge Surface Maintenance department in Winnemucca, NV. This role supports a busy mining operation and works closely with surface crews to keep equipment available and safe to operate.

Reporting to the Open Pit Maintenance Supervisor, you will perform routine maintenance, inspections, and parts orders, while following strict safety and environmental guidelines. A minimum of 2 years' maintenance experience is required.

Qualifications

• Two (2) plus years of experience in maintenance of mobile, farm, trucking, aircraft, military or support equipment (preferred)
• Basic knowledge of mechanics, hydraulics, and pneumatics (required)
• Ability to work safely and effectively with minimal supervision (required)
• Ability to interact and communicate effectively with a wide variety of people (required)
• Experience handling tires (preferred)
• Ability to accomplish strenuous physical labor under all weather conditions (required)
• Lift at least 50 lbs. (required)
• Proven safe work record with courageous leadership values (required)
• Ability to be an initial team member in a growing, fast paced environment, and support team in attaining safety, environmental, equipment protection and production goals (required)
• Housekeeping standards are maintained to a high level (required)
• Good written and verbal communication skills (required)

Responsibilities

• Complete routine maintenance activities for the purpose of ensuring the availability and safe functioning of large mining, support equipment fleets
• Maintain shop areas, tooling and service vehicles to ensure a clean and safe work environment
• Perform daily pre-shift work inspections and participate in hazard identification processes
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Basic mechanics

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Safety

Communication

Tire handling

Physical effort

Teamwork

Housekeeping

Job description

Nevada Gold Mines is seeking a Maintenance Technician for the Turquoise Ridge Surface Maintenance department in Winnemucca, NV. This role supports a busy mining operation and works closely with surface crews to keep equipment available and safe to operate.

Reporting to the Open Pit Maintenance Supervisor, you will perform routine maintenance, inspections, and parts orders, while following strict safety and environmental guidelines. A minimum of 2 years' maintenance experience is required.