Job: Off-the-Road Tire Technician

Job Description

Job Type: Full time, Hourly

Wage: $31-$48/hr. 

Location: Leadville, CO.

Job Description:

To maintain tires on site by conducting tire, rim and components inspections, calibrations, repairs and changes in accordance with site procedures/instruction whilst also adhering to schedules and plans. To work as part of a high performing team to deliver the safe and efficient servicing of our mining fleet to deliver the maintenance schedule.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure all incidents are reported in accordance with the Incident Reporting and Investigation Guidelines
• Maintain a high standard of personal safety and demonstrate an awareness of, and commitment to, the safety of fellow employees and the environment
• Comply with all site standards
• Always report Fit for Duty
• Promptly report hazards to Supervisors
• Adhere to all Standard Operating Procedures
• Undertake work ensuring appropriate precautions are taken to eliminate or reduce risk to others and equipment
• Work constructively with other employees (within crew, workshop, support staff, management), and be an active member of your crew
• Maintain professional relationships with fellow employees and subcontractors
• Service, repair and maintain mobile equipment tires
• Diagnose tire/rim/wheel conditions as required
• Remove and replace rim/wheel to vehicles
• Perform regular tire inflation pressure checks / adjustments Understand what is expected in the role and strive to achieve performance expectations and agreed performance standards
• Continue to develop and improve existing skills by participating in training initiatives, on-the-job training and coaching
• Complete required pre-start inspections and other processes as required
• Accurately record all required information as necessary
• Maintain a clean and safe work area

DESIRED SKILLS

• At least years experience tire fitting in the mining industry
• Experience with wheel assemblies 57” and greater

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Authorization to work lawfully in the USA without sponsorship from Thiess is required
• Must be fluent in the English language
• Must pass a full physical medical examination

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Able to lift 50 pounds
• Able to live and work at high altitudes (12,000 ft. elevation) for a week at a time
• Able to work in extreme winter conditions with temperatures regularly below zero degrees Fahrenheit
• Able to stand for extended periods of time, walk long distances, and climb ladders
• Able to work for extended 12-hour shifts
• No auditory or visual impairments restricting the ability to see distances while driving and clearly discern auditory and visual alerts/alarms (not including color blindness)
• Quick response/reaction times
• Arm-hand steadiness and manual dexterity

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

At Thiess we have a One HSE culture and want to ensure everyone is safe everyday: employees, families, and society. We are committed to our employees' health and wellness including the prevention of illness. Although optional, we have a preference that all Thiess employees are vaccinated against COVID-19 and other serious illnesses.

Work schedule:

• 7 on / 7 off, rotating 12-hour shifts (days and nights)
• Fly in / Fly Out (FIFO) – Preference for a candidate who lives near Denver, Colorado

EDUCATION

• Tire handler training / 5000-23 sign off
• Tire fitting authorizations or certificates from previous employment
• State recognized tire fitting certificates / training courses

WHAT WE OFFER

• A work environment where safety is always the number one priority. Our safety-first culture guides our overarching objective - to keep everyone safe every day.
• A permanent position working directly for Thiess, the world’s largest mining services provider.
• A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with project premiums and bonuses.
• Comprehensive medical benefits including private health insurance with 100% premium coverage for the employees and competitively subsidized private health insurance for immediate family.
• 401K retirement savings benefit with employer matching contributions.
• Career development and opportunities locally, domestic within the US, and potentially globally.
• Leave for all of life’s reasons.   

**Disclaimer: The duties and responsibilities described above are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee, time to time; the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands. Click “View Application” below for more detail on this specific job.