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Job Summary

Electrician's at the Truck Shop are responsible for the inspection, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical systems on large mining haul trucks including Komatsu 930-4 and 930-5, Komatsu 960, Liebherr T282 and Letourneau loaders 1800 and 2350. This role supports safe and efficient mining operations by maximizing truck availability, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and maintaining high-quality workmanship in a shop environment.

Job Description

• Follow all MSHA regulations, company policies, and safe work procedures
• Inspect, troubleshoot, and repair electrical systems on haul trucks, including:
• • Starting and charging systems
  • Lighting, sensors, and onboard monitoring systems
  • Wiring harnesses, connectors, and junction boxes
  • Propulsion systems, wheel motors, main alternator, power stack, choppers, etc
• Maintain and troubleshoot:
  
  • Electronic control modules (ECMs) and onboard diagnostics
  • Electric drive systems (where applicable)
  • Propulsion systems, wheel motors, main alternator, power stacks, choppers, etc.

• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance to reduce unscheduled downtime
• Diagnose faults using:
• OEM diagnostic software and service tools
• Electrical schematics and wiring diagrams

• Identify root causes of electrical failures and implement effective repairs
• Support troubleshooting of intermittent and complex system faults
• Repair or replace:
  
  • Alternators, starters, sensors, switches, relays, and control modules
  • Batteries and battery management systems
• Perform wiring repairs, terminations, and harness replacements
• Ensure all repairs meet OEM and company standards
• Primarily work in the truck shop but support field repairs as needed
• Assist with equipment change-outs and major component replacements
• Coordinate with mechanics, planners, and supervisors on repair timelines
• Accurately complete work orders, inspection reports, and maintenance records
• Communicate equipment status, delays, and parts needs clearly

Physical Requirements

 Qualificiations

Education/Experience: 

Strong knowledge of:

• • 12V / 24V DC electrical systems
  • Basic AC systems (as applicable to shop equipment)
  • Electrical schematics and wiring diagrams
  • Propulsion systems, wheel motors, main alternator, power stack, choppers, etc.

Experience with:

• • • CAN bus systems and electronic controls
    • OEM diagnostic software (e.g., CAT ET, Komatsu, etc.)
  • Proficient with diagnostic tools:
    • Multimeter, test light, amp clamp
  • High school diploma or GED
  • 2-5 years of heavy equipment or diesel electrical experience (preferred)
  • Experience with large mining haul trucks or similar heavy equipment preferred
  • MSHA Surface Certification (Part 46 or 48) (If candidate does not have MSHA Electrical card employee will be required to obtain within two years of employment.)
  • OEM haul truck electrical training - Preferred

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
• 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/raise 50 lbs. without mechanical assistance frequently during the work shift
• 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)