What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tire Technician position at Peabody Energy?
Tire Technician
Req ID: 5170
City: Wright
State: WY
Country/Region: US
Postal Code: 82732
Department: Maintenance
Site: N Antelope/Rochelle Mine
About the role:
We are currently seeking an Tire Technician to join our maintenance team at our North Antelope Rochelle Mine (NARM). NARM is the USA's largest surface coal mine and is located in Wright, Wyoming. The mine produces high quality thermal coal that is loaded onto haul trucks and then shipped by rail. It has approximately 465 million tons of coal reserves.
As part of Campbell County, Wright is a safe, tight-knit community with outstanding schools, and various recreational opportunities.
Peabody’s NARM Mine has a safety-first culture and strives to have zero recordable MSHA injuries/incidents.
Peabody is the leading coal producer, providing essential products for the production of affordable, reliable energy and steel. The company offers significant scale, high-quality assets, and diversity in geography and products. Peabody is guided by seven core values: safety, customer focus, leadership, people, excellence, integrity and sustainability.
Job Summary
In this role as a Tire Technician, you will be play a vital rule on the maintenance team by ensuring that equipment is operationally ready and meet production targets. You will deliver a safety focused and high quality service to Peabody's minig equipment, helping to keep our fleet running smoothly.
Job Description
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Visibly support and champion Peabody's Mission and Values
Act in accordance with and adhere to Safety as a Way of Life Management System
Inspect work area and plant for hazards, damage and defects
You will perform tire service and maintenance for large earthmoving off-road tires, including dismounting, mounting, and repairing tires, ensuring they meet safety and load requirements.
You will operate heavy-duty tire servicing equipment and tools, demonstrating expertise in maintaining and repairing mining tire equipment.
You will work in close collaboration with mine maintenance staff, ensuring operational efficiency
You will ensure tire inspections and maintenance programs are consistently performed on-site, maintaining the highest service standards
Conduct tire inspections, equipment checks and maintenance tasks
Tread depth measurements, pressure readings and inspections on all heavy earthmoving mobile equipment
Train other personnel or apprentices (if required)
Ensure activities comply with safety, environmental and statutory requirements
Other duties as assigned by the company
Physical Requirements
SURFACE ENVIRONMENT
Must have the ability to stand for up to 4 hours per shift
Must have the ability to be seated for up to 4 hours to operate equipment or vehicles
Must have the ability to work from elevated positions, walk/climb up and down stairs/steps and climb on/off equipment and ladders, bend at the knees and flexible enough to work in awkward positions
Must have the ability to wear required protective footwear, hearing and eye protection, and other personal protective equipment as required by Company and MSHA
Must have the ability to perform repetitive hand and wrist motions (push, pull, twist, handle), and have rapid reflex movements of the arms/legs and good hand to eye coordination
Must have the ability to lift a minimum of 75 pounds
Perform repeated and repetitive movemeny consistent within the tire industry
Must have the ability to work in extreme conditions, including but not limited to changing weather conditions, dust, mud, varying levels of noise from low to high decibels, varying degrees of light/dark, in and around artificial light, and in a confined work area
Must have the ability to work various shifts (required shifts include days, evening and nights, with rotating schedules, weekends and holidays)
Qualifications
At least two years experience as a tire technician (preferably within the mining sector)
Ablitity to operate and maintain tire manipulators, forklifts and service trucks
If you do not have a TIA (Tire Industry Association) 200 Level Online Training Certificate, you are expected to obtain one within 6 months of starting (Peabody will cover training costs)
If you have a TIA 200 Level Online Training Certificate, you are expected to obtain a TIA ETS200 Mine Spec Hands On Training course within 6 months of starting. (Peabody will cover training costs)
Education
Trade Certificate preferred
About Peabody:
Peabody is a leading coal producer, providing essential products for the production of affordable, reliable energy & steel. We employ approximately 5,500 people across our operations in the United States & Australia, serving customers in 26 countries.
Our commitment to sustainability underpins everything we do and shapes our strategy for the future.
People are at the core of Peabody's ability to deliver business results & serve our communities & we offer an inclusive work environment that engages, recognizes, and develops it employees. We strive to create a safe and healthy work culture where all employees are treated with fairness and respect are supported and engaged.
Take the first step toward a rewarding career working with us at: visit Peabody - US Jobs (peabodyenergy.com)
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Peabody is an Equal Opportunity Employer.