Heavy Equipment Mechanic | Mining Equipment

Job overview

The Heavy Equipment Mechanic role is onsite in Elko, NV. Compensation is not specified. Jerritt Canyon is evaluating and planning for potential future mine operations, requiring technical support to advance that work. The mechanic inspects, diagnoses, repairs, rebuilds, and maintains mining and support equipment to improve reliability, reduce downtime, and support safe operations. The role works with maintenance teams and equipment operators, responds to field breakdowns, and documents inspections, repairs, and parts usage.

What you'll do

• Perform preventive maintenance and scheduled servicing
• diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical problems
• repair or replace engines, transmissions, brakes, steering, suspension, and drivetrain components
• repair hydraulic and electrical systems
• rebuild components
• perform welding and fabrication repairs as needed
• use diagnostic systems and OEM software
• test equipment after repairs
• follow MSHA, OSHA, and site safety procedures
• complete maintenance records
• track parts
• respond to field breakdowns
• and participate in shift handovers and maintenance planning.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

heavy equipment mechanic

mining equipment

jerritt canyon

elko nv

preventive maintenance

diesel engines

hydraulics

electrical diagnostics

equipment repair

welding and fabrication

msha safety

osha safety

rotating shifts

overtime

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The posting describes work on surface and underground mining equipment and requires flexibility for rotating shifts, overtime, and outdoor conditions.

About the employer

Jerritt Canyon is hiring for this role. Industry: Gold Ore and Silver Ore Mining. Sector: 21.