Wharf
We Pursue a Higher Standard
We are a U.S.-based, well-diversified, growing precious metals producer with seven wholly-owned operations: the New Afton gold-copper mine in British Columbia, Canada, the Rainy River gold-silver mine in Ontario, Canada, the Las Chispas silver-gold mine in Sonora, Mexico, the Palmarejo gold-silver mine in Chihuahua, Mexico, the Rochester silver-gold mine in Nevada, the Kensington gold mine in Alaska and the Wharf gold mine in South Dakota. In addition, the Company wholly-owns the Silvertip polymetallic critical minerals exploration project in British Columbia, Canada.
Coeur Wharf is an open-pit, heap-leach gold operation and the only gold mine operating in South Dakota. Located in the northern Black Hills, Wharf is the only known operating mine that shares a hillside with a ski resort, Terry Peak.
Coeur Wharf has been part of the local community since 1983, actively volunteering and supporting the arts, educational programs, beautification events and children’s and wellness programs.
Approximately 250 miners, geologists, engineers, environmentalists, operators and various business leaders are employed at the mine and call South Dakota home. Coeur Wharf prioritizes safety, teamwork, career development, and growth. If you want to grow your career in a progressive, team-oriented environment, apply today.
About the Job:
The light duty mechanic is responsible for the performance of the following duties in a safe and productive manner.
Responsibilities:
- Perform daily lubrication tasks on light duty vehicles on site. Operates and inspects machines and equipment to diagnose/trouble shoot defects
- Perform regularly scheduled PM services on light duty equipment: pickups, buses, vans, etc.
- Maintains vehicles’ functional condition by reviewing operators’ cards, current Work Orders and conducting inspections.
- Repairs mechanical and electrical system malfunctions and replaces parts and components.
- Verifies vehicle serviceability by conducting test drives, adjusting controls, and updating systems.
- Maintain service equipment such as hoists, jacks, scanners and other equipment needed to perform required duties
- Assist in keeping an accurate and up-to-date record of any PM services performed
- Ensure operators (light vehicle operators) satisfaction by listening to their concerns, communicating equipment status, performing quality repairs, and prioritizing needs.
- Dismantle and reassemble equipment as necessary
- Examine parts for damage or excessive wear, using micrometers and gauges
- Assist in the ordering of parts
- Assist in scheduling and prioritizing of equipment maintenance
- Create work orders and job requests when necessary
- Close work orders with notes regularly
- Perform daily workplace and equipment safety inspections
- Maintain a clean and citation-free mine site environment
- Other duties as assigned
- Assist other team members as needed
Required Qualifications & Skills:
Physical Requirements
- Follow all procedures and safety measures to assure safe production
- Work in all conditions and environments, approximately 15% of job is outdoors
- Able to lift 50 lbs. on an occasional basis
- Able to walk up and down slopes and uneven ground daily
- Able to bend and stoop, craw on a continuous basis (access machines as needed)
Workplace Requirements
- Work as a team member and communicate openly with others
- Self-directed and able to take leadership role on many projects
- Willing to stop work for safety concerns and always abide by safety best practices, policies and procedures
- Rotation of work assignments to maintain training
- Ability to work alone
- Tuesday - Friday Dayshift schedule
Preferred background/education
- A high school diploma or equivalent
- A vocational-technical college degree
- 1-3 years’ experience in light duty vehicle maintenance
- Experience with OBDII scan tool and code reading
- Medium Duty/Diesel Mechanic experience preferred
It is the policy of Coeur Mining, Inc. and its direct and indirect United States subsidiaries (the “Company”) to provide equal opportunity employment to all Employees and applicants for employment. No person working at the Company's facilities in the United States is to be discriminated against in employment because of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
