Cortez - Open Pit Tire Technician

Position Description:

Are you a maintenance professional who is looking for career growth with a multifaceted mining company? Nevada Gold Mines has the job for you!

Our people division is growing, and we are looking for an Open Pit Tire technician at our Cortez operations.

At Nevada Gold Mines we are committed to a safe work environment sending every person home safe and healthy every day and leaving a sustainable legacy on our host communities. We offer a generous benefits package which includes a competitive medical, dental, and vision plan with national provider networks, a 401k retirement plan with employer contribution, paid time off, company-sponsored medical clinics, company match share purchase program, and much more!

Responsibilities:

• Maintain all tires on mine equipment, including passenger light vehicles and all off road vehicles
• Maintaining correct air pressures and tread depths
• Inspecting and removing worn or failed tires and installing replacement tires
• Repairing all repairable tires
• Complete routine maintenance activities for the purpose of ensuring the availability and safe functioning of large mining, support equipment fleets
• Maintain shop areas, tools, and service vehicles to ensure a clean and safe work environment
• Perform daily pre-shift work inspections and participate in individual and group hazard identification processes
• The ability to work a rotating schedule of nights and days is an essential function of this role.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Two (2) plus years of experience in maintenance of mobile, farm, trucking, aircraft, military or support equipment preferred
• Basic knowledge of mechanics, hydraulics, and pneumatics required
• Ability to work safely and effectively with minimal supervision required
• Ability to interact and communicate effectively with a wide variety of people required
• Experience handling tires preferred
• Ability to accomplish strenuous physical labor under all weather conditions required
• Lift at least 50 lbs. required
• Proven safe work record with belief and value seen in courageous leadership model required
• Ability to be an initial team member in a growing, fast paced environment, and support team in attainment of safety, environmental, equipment protection and production goals with a proven safety record required
• Housekeeping standards are maintained to a high level required
• Good written and verbal communication skills required
• The ability to work a rotating schedule of nights and days is an essential function of this role.

What we can offer you:

• A comprehensive compensation package including a competitive medical, dental, and vision plan with national provider networks, a 401k retirement plan with employer contribution AND employer match, paid time off, company-sponsored medical clinics, company match share purchase program, and much more!
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team.
• Endless opportunities to grow and learn with industry colleagues.
• Access to a variety of career opportunities across the organization.
• Nevada Gold Mines is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.