Senior Heavy Equipment Mechanic Tucson, Arizona, USA
Rate: $18.00 to $33.00 per Hour
Job Type: Direct Placement
Posting ID: 2578762
Description
Perform all maintenance activities and tasks including shop and field preventive and predictive maintenance on Mobile and Stationary Mining Equipment, Light Vehicles, Support and Auxiliary Equipment.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Rebuild mine or construction equipment components such as power train components, final drive components, brakes, suspension systems.
- Troubleshoot and repair mine and support equipment in the field.
- Diagnose and repair hydraulic systems used on mine equipment.
- Diagnose and repair 12/24 volt electrical systems.
- Diagnose and repair propulsion and retarding electrical systems on mine diesel electric haulage and loading equipment such as Komatsu 830E / Liebherr T282B haul trucks and LeTourneau L2350 & L1100 loaders or similar equipment and systems.
- Diagnose and repair air and hydraulic brake systems on mining, construction or similar equipment.
- Troubleshoot and repair Cat, Cummins, Detroit, and MTU diesel engines.
- Correctly and legibly fill out daily repair reports and describe details of work performed.
- Properly communicate the status of his assigned job with the relieving shift mechanics and shop supervisors.
- Operate the shop computer and use maintenance diagnostic computer systems.
- Must be able to meet the required tool list for Repairman B.
- Must be able to follow instructions and direction with minimal supervision.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
- Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience, and/or state approved apprenticeship.
- Must have high school diploma or GED.
- English language fluency.
- Must have the ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write route reports and correspondence.
- Air Conditioning Certification and experience is a plus.
Candidates must possess a current and valid driver’s license. Offers of employment are contingent upon a successful criminal background check and pre-employment physical including a drug screen (hair analysis).
Offer excellent low cost benefits package for medical/prescription/ dental/vision, disability coverage, life insurance and other optional coverage with pension plan, and 401(k) plan with company match.
Required Skills for Senior Heavy Equipment Mechanic Job:
JOURNEYMAN DIESEL CARD
CAT
DIAGNOSE AND REPAIR HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS
DIAGNOSE AND REPAIR 12/24 VOLT ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
TRANSMISSIONS
FINAL DRIVE
MINING EQUIPMENT
KOMATSU