TIRE TECHNICIAN VI (TEMPORARY)

Closing Date.
October The Tire Technician VI repairs and installs all tires for the mine mobile equipment up to and including 777 haul trucks and 996 loaders   Rotation schedule will be two (2) weeks on-site, with two (2) weeks off-site   Reporting to the HE Shop Supervisor Responsibilities.
Be a courageous safety leader, adhere to and sponsor safety and environmental rules and procedures Perform all necessary tire repairs, dismounts, and mounts of all tires for any equipment on the property including diagnosis and repairs of the fleet for tires, wheels, and rims Determine repairable tire conditions and make such repairs; remove tires for retreading or repair; ensure proper inflation of tires to prescribed PSI per load requirements Assist with basic, non-mechanical preventative maintenance on fleet vehicles such as oil, fluid and tire changes Maintain records to support mine operations forecasting of tire life Assist with help with other job duties such as equipment set-up, mechanic helper or general shop clean up tasks such as housekeeping and organization of shop Communicate effectively with other operators, colleague and supervisor about assigned tasks and ensuring carryover and updates of completed tasks throughout the shift Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of environmental risks and hazards as well as complies with safety policies and procedures (MSHA and Red Dog EMS training) and ensures daily workplace inspections are done in order to accurately identify and correct workplace hazards Ensure compliance with all established policies and standard operating procedures and advises coworkers and visitors of such policies and procedures as required Perform other related job duties as assigned Qualifications.
High school diploma or GED equivalent Five (5) years experience dismounting, mounting and evaluating heavy mining tires Five (5) years experience inspecting tires and rims and associated components Five (5) years experience assembling, installing and mounting tire protection chains for large loaders One year experience with Bridgestone treadstat tire tracking program Certificate of training from the Tire Industry Association Ability to operate a tire manipulator for installing and removing and repairing large tires Physically capable of performing labor intensive work when required Strong team cooperation is required Ability to follow specific tasks assigned Willing to work dayshift or nightshift Possess good communication skills and commitment to safety About Teck Red Dog is a drug/alcohol free workplace and employment is conditional upon passing a background check, physical examination, and a drug/alcohol test.
We provide competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, life, AD&D and long-term disability insurance, paid sick leave, vacation days and 401k.
Red Dog currently offers a two-weeks on/ two-weeks off schedule to provide a better work-life balance for employees.
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