Underground Diesel Mechanic

Americas Gold and Silver

Wallace, ID

Pay: $32-$43/hr

Shift: Full time

**Deisel Mechanic**

Americas Gold & Silver | Wallace, Idaho | Full-time | On-site

**Keep critical equipment moving. Build your future underground.**

Americas Gold & Silver is **hiring multiple Diesel Mechanics** to join the maintenance team at the Galena Mine. Enjoy a **7-days-on/7-days-off schedule, day shifts and night shifts,** while working alongside a team committed to safety, reliability, and operational excellence. Holidays and weekends required.

**Come join our team!**

**Job Overview**

As a Diesel Mechanic, you will play a vital role in keeping underground diesel-powered mobile equipment safe, dependable, and ready for work. You will inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair heavy equipment at the Galena Mine, addressing mechanical issues proactively and responding quickly when breakdowns occur.

This position is ideal for a hands-on professional who can work independently in a fast-paced underground mining environment. You will perform physically demanding work, collaborate with maintenance personnel and supervisors, and help ensure compliance with all MSHA and company safety standards.

**Duties**

• Maintain and repair heavy equipment, ensuring all machinery operates safely and efficiently.
• Read and interpret schematics to diagnose mechanical issues.
• Use hand tools and power tools to assemble, disassemble, and repair machinery components.
• Align machinery parts according to specifications to ensure proper function.
• Conduct routine inspections and preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Perform heavy lifting tasks as required during repairs and maintenance activities.
• Completing accurate maintenance logs, inspection sheets, and work orders
• Reporting recurring issues or needed capital repairs to supervisors
• Assisting with parts tracking and inventory usage reporting

**Experience**

• 2-5 years of diesel mechanic experienced required, undeground experience preferred.
• Experience working with underground mining equipment such as Epiroc, Sandvik, or Caterpillar preferred
• Familiarity with electrical systems in heavy machinery is a plus.
• Ability to perform heavy lifting tasks safely and effectively.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail are essential for success in this role.
• A one or two year diesel certificate is preferred but not mandatory.
• Hydraulics, schematics, fabrication, welding, electrical, stationary equipment, trouble shooting.

*America's Gold and Silver, is an equal opportunity employer. Employment at America's Gold and Silver is based solely on a person’s merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. America's Gold and Silver does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, military status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.*

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $31.51 - $42.70 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Prescription drug insurance
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tools provided
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• diesel mechanic: 2 years (Required)
• underground diesel mechanic: 2 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Wallace, ID 83873 (Required)

Work Location: In person