Job Description
Description We are seeking an experienced Heavy Equipment Mechanic to join our team supporting mining operations. This role is ideal for professionals with a solid foundation in equipment maintenance who are ready to take on more responsibility in a fast-paced, production-driven environment.
As a Heavy Equipment Mechanic, you’ll be responsible for the inspection, maintenance, and repair of heavy-duty mining equipment, with a focus on Caterpillar (Cat), Hitachi, and Komatsu machinery. Your expertise will help ensure our fleet operates safely, efficiently, and with minimal downtime in demanding field conditions.
Join our True-Blue team today and help power the equipment that drives mining forward.
Essential Responsibilities: - Perform diagnostics, troubleshooting, and repairs on a variety of heavy mining equipment including haul trucks, loaders, dozers, and excavators.
- Conduct scheduled maintenance and safety inspections to ensure optimal equipment performance and compliance with mining regulations.
- Replace and repair components using OEM specifications, with a focus on Cat, Hitachi, and Komatsu systems.
- Maintain accurate service records and communicate equipment status to supervisors and operations teams.
- Operate tools and equipment safely and efficiently, following all safety protocols and environmental standards.
- Collaborate with other mechanics and site personnel to prioritize repairs and minimize equipment downtime in support of production goals.
Qualifications: - 2–4 years of hands-on experience in heavy equipment maintenance and repair, preferably in mining or other heavy industrial environments.
- Technical diploma, trade certification, or equivalent experience in diesel mechanics, heavy equipment technology, or a related field is desirable.
- Working knowledge of hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical systems.
- Familiarity with service manuals, schematics, and diagnostic tools.
- Experience with Cat, Hitachi, and Komatsu equipment is strongly preferred.
- MSHA Part 48 certification for metal/nonmetal mining (training available if certification needs to be obtained or renewed)
- Valid drivers license and the ability to provide a clean drivers abstract.
- Must pass pre-employment drug and alcohol screening
Working Conditions: - 5 days on with 4 days off, working 12 hour days that will alternate between a day and night shift rotation.
- Overtime rates apply after 40 hours worked per week.
- Site based position with the opportunity for long term employment.
- Living out allowance provided for every day worked.
Additional Information Company health & wellness benefits.
Ledcor Heavy Civil and Mining services reach across the lifespan of a mine, from facility construction, to full-scale contract mining of coal, minerals, or metals, all the way to mine reclamation. Our service offerings are vast—as are the projects we work on.
Ledcor has been recognized as a Top 100 Inspiring Workplace in North America.
Our competitive total rewards package provides compensation and benefits that support your physical, mental and financial well-being. We offer exciting, challenging work with opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge.
Employment Equity At Ledcor we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion should be part of everything we do. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply.
Our True Blue team consists of individuals from all backgrounds who contribute diverse perspectives and experiences to Ledcor. For more information about Ledcor’s Inclusion and Diversity initiatives, please visit our
I&D page . Adjustments will be provided in all parts of our hiring process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance by submitting a request via
email . All applicants must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
Ledcor participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. E-Verify is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security
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