Maintenance Lube Technician

$5000 HIRING INCENTIVE

JOB DESCRIPTION

Diesel Mechanic Experience Preferred

Candidates are eligible to receive a total hiring incentive of $5,000 payable upon date of hire. Applicants are responsible for repayment if employment is terminated by either party during the first year.

Salary Range: $25.90-34.90 per hour (Determined by the knowledge, skills and abilities of the applicant.)

The Maintenance Oiler is responsible for the performance of the following duties in a safe and productive manner:

Job Duties (Not Limited to):

• Perform daily lubrication tasks on all mobile mining equipment in pit operations. Operates and inspects machines and equipment to diagnose/trouble shoot defects
• Perform regularly scheduled PM services and have knowledge of any and all current lubes being used
• Maintain service equipment such as service truck, fuel pumps, lube systems and other equipment needed to perform required duties
• Assist in keeping an accurate and up-to-date record of any PM services performed
• Dismantle and reassemble equipment as necessary
• Examine parts for damage or excessive wear, using micrometers and gauges
• Assist in the replacement of defective engines and subassemblies
• Tests overhauled equipment to insure operating efficiency
• Assist workers in assembly and disassembly of equipment
• Assist in the ordering of parts
• Assist in scheduling and prioritizing of equipment maintenance
• Create work orders and job requests when necessary
• Perform daily workplace and equipment safety inspections
• Maintain a clean and citation-free mine site environment

Physical Requirements

• Follow all procedures and safety measures to assure safe production
• Work in all conditions and environments, approximately 80% of job is outdoors
• Able to lift 65 lbs. on an occasional basis
• Able to walk up and down slopes and uneven ground daily
• Able to bend and stoop, craw on a continuous basis (access machines as needed)

Workplace Requirements

• Work as a team member and communicate openly with others
• Self-directed and able to take leadership role on many projects
• Willing to stop work for safety concerns and always abide by safety best practices, policies and procedures
• Rotation of work assignments to maintain training
• Respirator use is required
• Ability to work alone
• 5-5-4 Rotational Shift Schedule

Preferred background/education

• A high school diploma or equivalent
• A vocational-technical college degree
• 1-3 years’ experience in equipment maintenance
• Diesel Mechanic Experience