Surface Master Mechanic ME

Job Description

Job Description

Essential Duties / Responsibilities :

Performs all duties and activities in a manner that conforms to site specific safety requirements, company policy, state and federal regulations.

• Performs preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Replaces parts on a scheduled basis.
• Troubleshoots, diagnoses heavy equipment malfunctions and replaces, repairs or rebuilds.
• Dismantles and reassembles mobile and stationary equipment using hoists, handtools, and power tools.
• Uses blueprints and follows manuals and parts lists in setting up and performing repairs and any rebuilds.

Other Duties / Responsibilities :

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

Working Environment / Physical Activities :

This position requires the operator to possess the dexterity (refer to Physical Abilities) to work and operate machinery and equipment. The operator must constantly be attentive to the changing geological conditions and surrounding environment.

Education, Qualifications and Training :

Underground coal miner's certificate

Annual 8-hour refresher training

On-the-job experience

Vocational training (optional)

Other qualifications as required by contract, regulations, and / or management.