Surface Shop - Mechanic

Major Drilling America, Inc. is one of the world's largest drilling service companies serving the mining and drilling industry. To support its customers' varied drilling requirements, Major Drilling maintains field operations around the world and provides all types of drilling services including surface coring, directional, reverse circulation, rotary, and environmental drilling. The United States division is looking for a Mechanic to work out of the Salt Lake City, UT Shop. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Work safely and reinforce acceptable safety procedures/standards in the workplace.
• Comply with obligations under MSHA/OSHA
• Operate with little supervision and capable of working in field locations (travel required)
• Maintain current driver’s license, and either have or be able to obtain a CDL.
• Diagnose, assess, and repair mechanical failure in a broad range of drilling rigs, vehicles, and auxiliary equipment.
• Occasional contact with suppliers and manufacturers of parts, vehicles, and all equipment needed for drilling operations.
• Repair and maintain vehicles, plant, or equipment as required by following basic inspection procedures under the direction of the Maintenance Manager
• Prepare a parts list and estimates of times required for repairs/maintenance procedures.
• Maintain accurate records of repairs/costs associated with workshop and field maintenance programs 
• Other duties as assigned by supervisory management.
• Must be able to travel All successful applicants must pass a drug test, background check, Physical fit-for-duty exam, and MVR review (no DUI's and less than 4 moving violations in the last 3 years.)

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education: High School Graduate or general education degree (GED) University degree preferred.

Experience: Mechanical skills including welding, hydraulic systems, gas, and diesel motors, as well as some electrical knowledge. Experience and knowledge of maintenance and preventative maintenance to motor vehicles, surface drill rigs, and ancillary equipment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

Normal work environment will be based in the Shop with frequent travel to job sites in a range of climates. Must be able to work in a variety of weather conditions including cold, heat, snow, rain, or sunshine. Must be comfortable living and working in remote mine environments with close quarters and limited communication at times.

 Major Drilling offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes: 

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx Coverage 
• FSA/HSA Options
• 401(k)/Roth 401(k) Plans with Employer Match 
• Employer Provided Life Insurance 
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Optional Identity Theft/Legal Protection Plan 
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays 

We understand this may be disappointing, and we want to assure you that this decision is based solely on operational limitations related to payroll taxes, employment law compliance, and reciprocity agreements—not on your qualifications or experience.

Should our hiring footprint change in the future, we would welcome the opportunity to reconnect.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement  

Major Drilling America, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This company does not and will not discriminate in employment and personnel practices on the basis of race, sex, age, handicap, religion, national origin or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Hiring, transferring and promotion practices are performed without regard to the above listed items.