Heavy Equipment Technician

Heavy Equipment Technician

Silver Creek Materials, Inc.
2251 Silver Creek Rd, Fort Worth, TX 76108

Job Title:

Heavy Equipment Technician

Location:

2251 Silver Creek Rd, Fort Worth, TX 76108

FLSA Classification:
Non-Exempt

Position Type:
Full time

Typical

Work Schedule:

Monday-Friday 6AM-4:00PM

Pay Range: $28.00-$35.00 DOE

A Heavy Equipment Technician for a mining company is responsible for maintaining, repairing, and troubleshooting a variety of large machinery used in mining operations. This includes equipment such as excavators, bulldozers, haul trucks, and loaders. Given the fast‑paced environment of mining sites, the role requires a deep understanding of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems. This position offers a challenging yet rewarding career with unlimited possibilities for growth.

• Maintenance and Repair: Perform regular maintenance and repairs on mining equipment, ensuring they operate safely and efficiently.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues.
• Troubleshoot and repair engines, transmissions, axles, and related mechanical systems.
• Inspection and Diagnostics: Conduct inspections to assess the condition of machinery and identify potential problems before they cause breakdowns.
• Use diagnostic tools and equipment to test systems and identify issues with engine performance, electrical systems, and hydraulics.
• Documentation: Keep detailed records of maintenance and repairs, including parts used and time spent on each job.
• Follow safety regulations and company policies while working on machinery.
• Work closely with other team members, such as operators and supervisors, to ensure that equipment is serviced efficiently and that operational downtime is minimized.
• Train or mentor junior mechanics on proper techniques and safety practices.
• Safety Compliance: Ensure all repair work complies with the company's safety protocols and regulatory standards.
• Adhere to safe work practices when working with heavy machinery, chemicals, and fuel.

• High school diploma or equivalent; vocational training in heavy equipment mechanics or a related field is recommended.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience working with heavy machinery, ideally in a mining, construction, or industrial setting is preferred.

Eligible employees can elect medical, dental, vision, life, short‑term disability, long‑term disability, ambulatory, and voluntary critical illness, accident, and hospitalization insurance, and a 401(k) plan. Employees also enjoy paid company‑observed holidays and generous paid time off. Field employees can elect uniforms and receive a boot stipend starting on their first anniversary. Additional benefits include use of company facilities such as a gun range and an 11‑acre lake.

$28 - $35 per hour