Underground Heavy Duty Mechanic - 14/14 Schedule & Housing

Big-Country-Equipment-Repair-Ltd; Francis (UT); On-site; USD 86,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company housing

Flights paid

Tools provided

Travel allowance

Job summary

Big Country Equipment is seeking an experienced Underground Heavy Duty Mechanic to service and repair underground mining equipment. This shop-based role operates on a 14-days-on, 14-days-off rotation, with housing provided and flights paid from Canada.

You will diagnose, repair, and test bolters, jumbos, and hydraulic drills, ensuring safety and reliability. Requirements include 3+ years in heavy-duty or mining equipment, proficiency with underground equipment brands, and a valid trade license.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of recent experience as a heavy-duty mechanic, preferably underground mining.
• Familiarity with underground equipment (bolters, scoops, jumbos, hydraulic drills) is required.
• Experience with Maclean Bolters is essential.
• Proficiency in diagnosing and troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
• Red Seal or provincial trade certification is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair underground mining equipment (bolters, scoops, jumbos, drills).
• Repair drivetrains, transmissions, and hydraulic systems; replace components as needed.
• Use diagnostic tools and maintain detailed service reports.
• Complete work orders promptly while following safety protocols.
• Perform preventative maintenance to ensure reliability of underground equipment.
• Test repaired equipment and suggest performance improvements.

Skills

Heavy-duty mechanic

Underground equipment

Diagnostics & troubleshooting

English proficiency

Education

Heavy Duty Equipment Technician certification

Red Seal certification

Tools

Maclean Bolters

Sandvik

Liebherr

Epiroc

CAT

Komatsu

Job description

Big Country Equipment is seeking an experienced Underground Heavy Duty Mechanic to service and repair underground mining equipment. This shop-based role operates on a 14-days-on, 14-days-off rotation, with housing provided and flights paid from Canada.

You will diagnose, repair, and test bolters, jumbos, and hydraulic drills, ensuring safety and reliability. Requirements include 3+ years in heavy-duty or mining equipment, proficiency with underground equipment brands, and a valid trade license.