Heavy Equipment Technician

Heavy Equipment Technician

A Heavy Equipment Technician for a mining company is responsible for maintaining, repairing, and troubleshooting a variety of large machinery used in mining operations. This includes equipment such as excavators, bulldozers, haul trucks, and loaders. Given the fast-paced environment of mining sites, the role requires a deep understanding of mechanical systems, electrical systems, and hydraulic systems. This position offers a challenging yet rewarding career with unlimited possibilities for growth.

What you'll do:

1. Maintenance and Repair:
   • Perform regular maintenance and repairs on mining equipment, ensuring they operate safely and efficiently.
   • Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues.
   • Troubleshoot and repair engines, transmissions, axles, and related mechanical systems.
2. Inspection and Diagnostics:
   • Conduct inspections to assess the condition of machinery and identify potential problems before they cause breakdowns.
   • Use diagnostic tools and equipment to test systems and identify issues with engine performance, electrical systems, and hydraulics.
3. Documentation:
   • Keep detailed records of maintenance and repairs, including parts used and time spent on each job.
   • Follow safety regulations and company policies while working on machinery.
4. Collaboration:
   • Work closely with other team members, such as operators and supervisors, to ensure that equipment is serviced efficiently and that operational downtime is minimized.
   • Train or mentor junior mechanics on proper techniques and safety practices.
5. Safety Compliance:
   • Ensure all repair work complies with the company's safety protocols and regulatory standards.
   • Adhere to safe work practices when working with heavy machinery, chemicals, and fuel.

Qualifications & Skills:

• High school diploma or equivalent; vocational training in heavy equipment mechanics or a related field is recommended.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience working with heavy machinery, ideally in a mining, construction, or industrial setting is preferred.

Benefits:

Silver Creek Materials is family owned and operated and offers about-average industry pay. Eligible employees can elect medical, dental, vision, life, short term disability, long term disability, ambulatory insurance, voluntary critical illness, voluntary accident, and voluntary hospitalization insurance, and a 401(k) plan. Employees also enjoy paid company observed holidays and generous paid time off. Field employees can elect uniforms and will also receive a boot stipend starting on their first anniversary. Additionally, employees can enjoy the use of company facilities, such as a gun range and 11-acre family lake.