Maintenance Mechanic (Surface & Underground)

Maintenance Mechanic (Surface & Underground)

Job Category: Manufacturing and Operations

This is an Hourly Non-Exempt Position

Company: USC Hockley, LLC

Key Responsibilities:

• Mobile Equipment Maintenance
• Perform routine inspections, preventative maintenance, and major repairs on a diverse fleet of diesel and electric equipment (e.g., forklifts, underground diesel units).
• Troubleshoot and repair engine, hydraulic, transmission, and braking systems.
• Utilize diagnostic software to identify and resolve mechanical and electrical failures.
• Material Handling & Infrastructure Repair
• Inspect and service a wide variety of conveyance systems, including belt, chain, screw auger, and drag chain conveyors.
• Maintain and repair specialized equipment such as bucket elevators (chain and belt), primary/secondary rock crushers, and packaging/palletizing machinery.
• Conduct structural repairs and welding as necessary on facility infrastructure.
• Documentation & Operational Support
• Complete detailed daily work orders, inspection checklists, and maintenance logs
• Track parts usage, report labor hours, and maintain equipment service histories
• Respond to emergency equipment breakdowns to minimize production downtime
• Ensure all paperwork complies with MSHA/OSHA safety and reporting standards
• Other duties may be assigned.
• Perform any job assigned by management.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED; technical degree in Diesel Mechanics or Industrial Maintenance preferred
• Proven experience as a heavy equipment or industrial mechanic
• Ability to read technical manuals, hydraulic schematics, and blueprints
• Proficient in basic mathematics for fluid calculations and technical measurements

Physical Demands:

• Ability to work in both surface processing plants and underground mining environments, including exposure to varying temperatures, dust, and confined spaces
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds and navigate uneven terrain
• Ability to pass required vision and hearing screenings and consistently use personal protective equipment (PPE)

Training:

Employees are to participate in all required training. Employees are to keep all their training current and up to date.

Education, Experience, and Certifications:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED), and three to five years of related experience and/or training.

Other Requirements:

Must be able to complete and pass post-offer checks, including, but not limited to, background, drug, references, and education.