Phoenix - Open Pit Tire Technician

Position Description:

Nevada Gold Mines is looking for an Open Pit Tire Technician to join our Maintenance Team at Phoenix.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain all tires on mine equipment, including passenger light vehicles and all off road vehicles
• Maintaining correct air pressures and tread depths
• Inspecting and removing worn or failed tires and installing replacement tires
• Repairing all repairable tires
• Complete routine maintenance activities for the purpose of ensuring the availability and safe functioning of large mining, support equipment fleets
• Maintain shop areas, tools, and service vehicles to ensure a clean and safe work environment
• Perform daily pre-shift work inspections and participate in individual and group hazard identification processes
• Perform other duties as assigned 

Qualifications:

• Two (2) plus years of experience in maintenance of mobile, farm, trucking, aircraft, military or support equipment preferred
• Basic knowledge of mechanics, hydraulics, and pneumatics required
• Ability to work safely and effectively with minimal supervision required
• Ability to interact and communicate effectively with a wide variety of people required
• Experience handling tires preferred
• Ability to accomplish strenuous physical labor under all weather conditions required
• Lift at least 50 lbs. required
• Proven safe work record with belief and value seen in courageous leadership model required
• Ability to be an initial team member in a growing, fast paced environment, and support team in attainment of safety, environmental, equipment protection and production goals with a proven safety record required
• Housekeeping standards are maintained to a high level required
• Good written and verbal communication skills required

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Our mission is to be the world’s most valued gold and copper mining business. We are committed to partnering with our host countries and communities to transform their natural resources into tangible benefits and mutual prosperity.

Barrick is a leading global mining, exploration and development company.  With one of the largest portfolios of world-class and life-long gold and copper assets in the industry - including six of the world's Tier One gold mines - Barrick's operations an projects span 18 countries and five continents. Barrick is also the largest gold producer in the United States.  We create real, long-term value for all stakeholders through responsible mining, strong partnerships, and a disciplined approach to growth.  Barrick shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "B" and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol "ABX".