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Job Description
Surface Shop - Mechanic Major Drilling America - 3.9 Salt Lake City, UT Job Details Full-time $20 - $30 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Health savings account Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Qualifications Outdoor work CDL High school diploma or GED Full Job Description Major Drilling America, Inc. is one of the world's largest drilling service companies serving the mining and drilling industry. To support its customers' varied drilling requirements, Major Drilling maintains field operations around the world and provides all types of drilling services including surface coring, directional, reverse circulation, rotary, and environmental drilling. The United States division is looking for a Mechanic to work out of the Salt Lake City, UT Shop.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Work safely and reinforce acceptable safety procedures/standards in the workplace. Comply with obligations under
MSHA/OSHA
Operate with little supervision and capable of working in field locations (travel required) Maintain current driver's license, and either have or be able to obtain a CDL. Diagnose, assess, and repair mechanical failure in a broad range of drilling rigs, vehicles, and auxiliary equipment. Occasional contact with suppliers and manufacturers of parts, vehicles, and all equipment needed for drilling operations. Repair and maintain vehicles, plant, or equipment as required by following basic inspection procedures under the direction of the Maintenance Manager Prepare a parts list and estimates of times required for repairs/maintenance procedures. Maintain accurate records of repairs/costs associated with workshop and field maintenance programs Other duties as assigned by supervisory management. Must be able to travel All successful applicants must pass a drug test, background check, Physical fit-for-duty exam, and MVR review (no DUI's and less than 4 moving violations in the last 3 years.)
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Education:
High School Graduate or general education degree (GED) University degree preferred.
Experience:
Mechanical skills including welding, hydraulic systems, gas, and diesel motors, as well as some electrical knowledge. Experience and knowledge of maintenance and preventative maintenance to motor vehicles, surface drill rigs, and ancillary equipment.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Normal work environment will be based in the Shop with frequent travel to job sites in a range of climates. Must be able to work in a variety of weather conditions including cold, heat, snow, rain, or sunshine. Must be comfortable living and working in remote mine environments with close quarters and limited communication at times. Major Drilling offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes: Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx Coverage FSA/HSA Options 401(k)/Roth 401(k) Plans with Employer Match Employer Provided Life Insurance Employee Assistance Program Optional Identity Theft/Legal Protection Plan Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays Due to current tax regulations, employment laws, and the complexities of state-specific compliance requirements, we are only able to consider candidates who reside in certain states where we are set up to conduct business. Unfortunately, we are not currently able to move forward with candidates residing in... Connecticut Washington DC Hawaii Iowa Indiana Kansas Massachusetts Maine Minnesota Nebraska New Jersey New York Virginia Wisconsin West Virginia We understand this may be disappointing, and we want to assure you that this decision is based solely on operational limitations related to payroll taxes, employment law compliance, and reciprocity agreements—not on your qualifications or experience. Should our hiring footprint change in the future, we would welcome the opportunity to reconnect. Equal Opportunity Employer Statement Major Drilling America, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This company does not and will not discriminate in employment and personnel practices on the basis of race, sex, age, handicap, religion, national origin or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Hiring, transferring and promotion practices are performed without regard to the above listed items.
