Heavy Duty Mechanic/Farmington Nm

This position is located 30 miles southwest of Farmington, New Mexico on the Navajo Indian Reservation. The mine produces approximately 5 million tons of coal per year and is the sole supplier of coal to the Four Corners Power Plant.

Job Title: Heavy Duty Mechanic Location: Navajo Mine

Reports to: Maintenance Supervisor Department: Maintenance

Position Summary:

The Heavy Duty Mechanic will diagnose malfunctions and repair, replace and inspect parts on all types of large surface mining equipment including dozers, motor graders, end dump haul trucks, coal haul trucks, large front end loaders, overburden drills, draglines, and Caterpillar and Cummins engines.

Essential Duties:

• Perform safety inspections of work areas and equipment prior to commencing work, report and correct (as appropriate) hazardous conditions and report all near misses and accidents to the supervisor.
• Act responsibly in all duties, follow all safety instructions and established policies and procedures.
• Lift, carry, move, and utilize a variety of tools, equipment, parts and supplies such as batteries, hydraulic lifts, and toolboxes.
• Use hoists and other assisting devices whenever possible and have the ability to lift, carry, climb, work at heights and work in confined spaces.
• Operate various types of vehicles including, but not limited to, pickups and field service trucks, forklifts, hydraulic cranes, heavy equipment, lube and fuel trucks, and basket trucks as qualified.
• Job duties must be performed in accordance with MSHA laws and regulations, established company safety procedures and State and Federal environmental regulations.

Qualifications:

• 2 years of experience with heavy-duty diesel-powered equipment or surface mining equipment required; tier 5 mechanic preferred.
• Proven previous maintenance experience with hydraulics, air conditioning systems, 24v electrical systems, overburden drills and draglines preferred; experience with Caterpillar equipment and engines, and Cummins engines a plus.
• High School Diploma/GED, required.
• Two-year diesel related technical degree, or completion of an apprenticeship or a vocational program in a related field, preferred.
• Possess a valid State Driver’s License and maintain an insurable driving record.
• Possess a positive safety attitude, be willing and able to work shift work with varying schedules and hours, work in inclement weather conditions and work overtime on short notice as needed.
• Applicant must provide written letters of recommendations from their past two supervisors, who are willing to confirm their recommendations and attest to applicant’s self-motivation, positive safety attitude, ability to act independently, make sound decisions, and work well with others.
• If Applicant is a past or current employee or contractor, their personnel file and evaluations will be considered. Employees with poor performance records, verbal warnings, and disciplinary actions that were not satisfactorily resolved or whose file demonstrates a failure to meet qualifications will not be considered.
• Failure to provide accurate or all required information and meet the necessary qualifications results in automatic denial of the application.

How To Apply

Qualified applicants - those who meet the necessary qualifications listed above, may apply at www.navenergy.com by submitting the following:

Ø Resume

Ø 2 Letters of recommendation from past supervisors

Ø 3 Professional references

Ø Supporting documents (copies of degrees, certifications, etc.)

Ø Proof of Navajo Nation membership (if applicable)

Closing date to apply is 5:00 p.m. MST on March 21, 2024

Late submissions will not be accepted.

Qualified Applicants Only

You must meet the specific necessary qualifications listed above to be considered a qualified applicant. Nothing in this job posting or description should be construed as an offer or guarantee of employment.

This Position is subject to the preference requirements in the Navajo Preference in Employment Act, 15 N.N.C. § 601 et seq.