Turquoise Ridge - Open Pit Tire Technician
Nevada Gold Mines · Winnemucca, NV · 5 days ago
ManagementFull-time
Join a multifaceted mining company as an Open Pit Tire Technician at our Turquoise Ridge operations. We prioritize a safe work environment, ensuring every person returns home safe and healthy every day while leaving a sustainable legacy in our host communities.
Responsibilities
- Maintain all tires on mine equipment, including passenger light vehicles and all off-road vehicles.
- Maintain correct air pressures and tread depths.
- Inspect and remove worn or failed tires, and install replacement tires.
- Repair all repairable tires.
- Complete routine maintenance activities to ensure the availability and safe functioning of large mining and 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.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Two or more 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.
- Ability to interact and communicate effectively with a wide variety of people.
- Experience handling tires preferred.
- Ability to accomplish strenuous physical labor under all weather conditions.
- Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs.
- Proven safe work record with a commitment to a courageous leadership model.
- Ability to thrive as an initial team member in a growing, fast-paced environment and support the team in achieving safety, environmental, equipment protection, and production goals.
- Maintain high housekeeping standards.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
Benefits
- Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans with national provider networks.
- 401k retirement plan with employer contribution and match.
- Paid time off.
- Company-sponsored medical clinics.
- Company match share purchase program.
About the Team
Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team with endless opportunities to grow and learn alongside industry colleagues. Access a variety of career opportunities across the organization.