Safely perform maintenance tasks on a variety of equipment (heavy and light duty) including Haul Trucks, Dozers, Loaders, Blades, Scrapers, Rubber Tire Dozers, etc. that are utilized in the mining industry. This includes maintaining, troubleshooting and repairing a variety of mining and mining support equipment.
Job Description
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Visibly support and champion Peabody's Mission and Values
Act in accordance with and adhere to Safety as a Way of Life Management System
Inspect work area and plant for hazards, damage and defects
Examine drawings or specifications to determine work methods, sequence of activities or manufacture of components
Diagnose faults or breakdowns
Estimate time and materials required to complete jobs
Raise orders for materials
Undertake repairs or component changeouts as required
Clean and maintain tools and work area
Train other personnel or apprentices (if required)
Ensure activities comply with safety, environmental and statutory requirements.
Other duties as assigned by the company.
MINIMUM and PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: One-year heavy equipment maintenance experience or completion of a two-year associate degree in diesel or welding technology
REQUIRED SKILLS • Ability to perform maintenance repairs, troubleshooting and servicing on large mining equipment. • Ability to read and interpret maintenance manuals and part books. • Ability to read and use low voltage (24V) electrical, air and hydraulic schematics in performing repairs on mining equipment. • Ability to rebuild air valves and perform adjustments on air system governors. • Ability to operate equipment in all types of weather conditions and at different times of day. • Ability to work overtime as required by the Company. • Ability to train others.
Physical Requirements
SURFACE ENVIRONMENT
Must have the ability to stand for up to 4 hours per shift
Must have the ability to be seated for up to 4 hours to operate equipment or vehicles
Must have the ability to work from elevated positions, walk/climb up and down stairs/steps and climb on/off equipment and ladders
Must have the ability to wear required protective footwear, hearing and eye protection, and other personal protective equipment as required by Company and MSHA
Must have the ability to perform repetitive hand and wrist motions (push, pull, twist, handle), and have rapid reflex movements of the arms/legs and good hand to eye coordination
Must have the ability to lift/raise 10 - 50 lbs. without mechanical assistance frequently during the work shift
Must have the ability to work in extreme conditions, including but not limited to changing weather conditions, dust, mud, varying levels of noise from low to high decibels, varying degrees of light/dark, in and around artificial light, and in a confined work area
Must have the ability to work various shifts (required shifts include days, evening and nights, with rotating schedules, weekends and holidays)