Mechanic Helper

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Wyo-Ben, Inc is a leading family-owned business established in 1951, specializing in Wyoming Bentonite Clay based products. Our materials serve global industries including oil, gas, water well drilling, cat litter and more. Headquartered in Billings, Montana, with manufacturing facilities in Wyoming, we provide high-quality solutions worldwide.

Join our mining operations team at our Magnet Cove Bentonite Plant and help keep our equipment running safely and efficiently.

• Mechanic positions
  require a CDL with endorsements for
  doubles, tankers, and hazmat
  .
  If you have preventative maintenance experience but not a CDL,
  we’ll pay for you to earn it within 6 months of hire.
• Already a CDL holder? You’ll qualify for a$3,000 sign-on bonus!

We are seeking a Mechanic Helper to serve as a field oiler/lube technician while assisting with the repair and maintenance of heavy mining equipment, haul trucks, and facilities. This is a great opportunity for someone with mechanical aptitude who enjoys working outdoors, troubleshooting equipment, and learning new skills in a mining environment.

• Perform preventative maintenance, lubrication, fueling, and inspections on mine equipment
• Diagnose and repair heavy equipment and haul trucks
• Identify and repair electrical issues, hydraulic hose failures, and oil leaks
• Use computer diagnostic tools to troubleshoot equipment problems
• Perform welding and basic fabrication work as needed
• Complete pre- and post-shift inspections and PMs
• Communicate maintenance needs and safety concerns to supervisors and team members
• Maintain a safe, clean, and environmentally responsible work area
• Follow all company safety, quality, and environmental procedures
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and other duties as assigned

• Current CDL with Tanker, Doubles, and Haz Mat endorsements required
• Welding certification may be required
• 6 months to 1 year of preventative maintenance experience preferred
• General mechanical knowledge of heavy equipment
• Basic welding and metalworking skills
• Basic computer and math skills
• Strong communication and recordkeeping abilities
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Work outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Regular exposure to dust, noise, machinery, and mobile equipment
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, lifting, and climbing
• Frequently lift up to 50 lbs.; occasionally lift up to 100 lbs.
• Must be able to wear required PPE and comply with all safety requirements
• Reasonable accommodations are made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions, unless doing so would cause an undue hardship.

• Reliable and safety-focused
• Detail-oriented with a strong work ethic
• Self-starter who takes initiative
• Flexible and adaptable in a fast-paced environment
• Committed to producing quality work

We perform pre-employment drug screens, including marijuana, fitness for duty, MVR/DOT records verification and criminal background checks.

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Wyo-Ben offers a competitive starting wage and an extensive benefit package, which includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance, paid holidays, and vacations, as well as a 401(k) plan with company match.

Wyo-Ben is an affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, and it is our policy to not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws.