Maintenance Mechanic (Surface & Underground)

Hiring Manager: David Gonzales

This is an Hourly Non-Exempt Position

Company

USC Hockley, LLC

Key Responsibilities:

1. Mobile Equipment Maintenance

• Perform routine inspections, preventative maintenance, and major repairs on a diverse fleet of diesel and electric equipment (e.g., forklifts, underground diesel units).


• Troubleshoot and repair engine, hydraulic, transmission, and braking systems.


• Utilize diagnostic software to identify and resolve mechanical and electrical failures.

2. Material Handling & Infrastructure Repair

• Inspect and service a wide variety of conveyance systems, including belt, chain, screw auger, and drag chain conveyors.


• Maintain and repair specialized equipment such as bucket elevators (chain and belt), primary/secondary rock crushers, and packaging/palletizing machinery.


• Conduct structural repairs and welding as necessary on facility infrastructure.

3. Documentation & Operational Support

• Complete detailed daily work orders, inspection checklists, and maintenance logs 


• Track parts usage, report labor hours, and maintain equipment service histories


• Respond to emergency equipment breakdowns to minimize production downtime 


• Ensure all paperwork complies with MSHA/OSHA safety and reporting standards 


• Other duties may be assigned.


• Perform any job assigned by management.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High school diploma or GED; technical degree in Diesel Mechanics or Industrial Maintenance preferred


• Proven experience as a heavy equipment or industrial mechanic 


• Ability to read technical manuals, hydraulic schematics, and blueprints


• Proficient in basic mathematics for fluid calculations and technical measurements

Physical Demands:

The physical demands outlined below are essential for an employee to effectively perform the fundamental aspects of this job:

• Environment: Ability to work in both surface processing plants and underground mining environments, including exposure to varying temperatures, dust, and confined spaces


• Physical: Ability to lift up to 75 pounds and navigate uneven terrain 


• Safety: Ability to pass required vision and hearing screenings and consistently use personal protective equipment (PPE) 

Training:

Employees are to participate in all required training. Employees are to keep all their training current and up to date.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Education, Experience, and Certifications:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED), and three to five years of related experience and/or training.

Other Requirements:

Must be able to complete and pass post-offer checks, including, but not limited to, background, drug, references, and education.