Fuel & Lube Truck Operator
Big Country Equipment Repair
Location
Central, LA | United States
Job description
Job Title: Fuel & Lube Technician
Location: Central B.C Gold mine
Base Rate: $30/hr
OT: Paid after 8 hours at $45/hr
Schedule: 14X14 - 12-hour days
Accommodations: Camp Setting
Flights Paid: Yes, fly from any major airport in Canada
Tools Provided: Yes
Night Shift Premium: $1.25/hr
As a Fuel & Lube Technician, you will be entrusted with the responsibility of servicing a broad array of construction and mining equipment, including Excavators, Dozers, Haul Trucks, Rock Trucks, Graders, and Loaders within a mining environment. Your role will entail lubricating components and fueling machinery and changing oil/grease on off-road construction and mining equipment. You will be expected to operate the fuel and lube trucks safely and responsibly and maintain an effective working relationship with the Maintenance Department. This role also provides a unique opportunity for the right candidates to progress into a Heavy Equipment Apprenticeship position.
Responsibilities:
- Liaise with colleagues in a clear and professional manner.
- Fuel and grease all equipment daily.
- Diagnose and repair company assets, maintain repair order documentation, and assist other maintenance personnel when required.
- Oil and filter changes
- Safely manage the fuel/lube truck in the service of large machinery.
- Implement regular maintenance tasks on-site.
- Oversee and stockpile essential supplies such as service kits, lubricants, and oils.
- Chronicle maintenance histories and pertinent paperwork.
- Undertake additional duties as needed, contributing to the overall mechanical availability of production equipment.
Qualifications:
- Ideal candidates will have experience working with Caterpillar, Komatsu, John Deere, or Hitachi heavy equipment.
- 1-year experience operating a fuel and lube truck preferred.
- Being enrolled in a pre-apprenticeship or as a first-year heavy-duty technician will be considered an asset.
- Mining industry experience will be considered an asset.
- Class 5 driver’s license and a clean driver's abstract
- Familiar with detailed paperwork and understanding of fluids used in mining equipment operations.
- Must pass an 8-panel drug test (This includes Marijuana).
- Must pass a breath alcohol test.
- Willingness to work up to 12-hour shifts, day or night, under all weather conditions and live in remote camps on a rotational schedule.
We thank everyone that has applied but only those that are qualified will be contacted for a further interview.
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Salary
$30 per hour
