Diesel Mechanic

Essential Duties:

• Performs all duties and activities in a manner that conforms to site specific safety requirements, company policy, state and federal regulations.
• Performs preventive maintenance on underground diesel mining equipment. Replaces parts on a scheduled basis. Dismantles and reassembles equipment using hoists and hand tools.
• Troubleshoots, diagnoses equipment malfunctions and replaces, repairs or rebuilds.
• Uses blueprints and follows manuals and parts lists in setting up and performing repairs and any rebuilds.
• Operate equipment to diagnose problems.
• Perform other duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Background in repair and maintenance of underground diesel equipment.
• Ability to use prints and manuals.
• Understanding of hydraulics.
• Electrical systems.
• Diagnostic skills.
• Properties of various fuels and oils.
• Proper lifting / handling materials.
• Lock and tag-out procedures.
• Know the Safe Job Procedures, Standard Operating Procedures, company safety policies, and applicable rules and regulations.

Education, Qualifications and Training:

• Underground Diesel Mechanic Certified
• Annual 8-hour retraining
• On-the-job experience
• Vocational training (optional)

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