Job Description

Yellowstone Local is proud to represent Hecla Limited, a leader in underground mining operations.

If you’re a skilled diesel or heavy equipment mechanic who wants to work on complex mining equipment and build advanced troubleshooting skills, this is your opportunity to join a stable operation at the Lucky Friday Mine.

What You’ll Get

• Hourly pay: $30.26 to $41.55 based on technician level

• Incentive bonus: 20%–35% of base pay, with a current average of $23.87 per hour

• Profit-sharing eligibility

• Full-time schedule with 40 to 50 hours per week

• Schedule: 7 days on / 7 days off schedule

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) and life insurance

• Employee Assistance Program

• Relocation assistance from $5,000 to $7,500 with a 1-year agreement

• Long-term career stability in a well-established mining operation

Why Mechanics Choose This Role

• Work on specialized underground mining equipment

• Build advanced troubleshooting and diagnostic skills

• Stable, long-term operation with consistent work

• Hands-on role with real impact on production

• Opportunity to expand into higher-level technical roles

• On-site role based in Mullan, Idaho with relocation support available

• Open to candidates relocating from Nevada, Arizona, Utah, Wyoming, Colorado, Montana, Minnesota, Missouri, West Virginia, Kentucky, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Florida

What You’ll Do

• Perform maintenance and repairs on heavy mobile equipment on-site in Mullan, Idaho

• Troubleshoot diesel, hydraulic, and electrical systems

• Complete scheduled service and repairs

• Read and interpret schematics

• Repair drivelines, gearboxes, and components

• Perform welding and fabrication tasks

• Build and repair hydraulic hoses

• Document maintenance and complete work orders

• Follow company safety and site procedures

What You Need

• Experience with diesel or heavy equipment

• Strong troubleshooting skills across mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems

• Ability to read schematics and technical drawings

• Experience with heavy equipment or mining equipment

• Welding and fabrication experience is a plus

• Ability to work rotating day/night shifts

• Comfortable working in underground environments

• Strong attention to safety and detail

• Willingness and ability to work on-site in Mullan, Idaho with relocation assistance provided

Hiring Process

• Apply today

• Quick phone screen

• Interview

• Start date

Hecla Limited is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. #yellow

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Permanent employment, Full time, Local area, Relocation, Relocation package, Night shift, Rotating shift, Day shift

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