MP Materials · 5 months ago
Heavy Equipment Fuel & Lube Technician
Mountain Pass, CA, US
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$33.51/hr - $39.96/hr
1+ years expMP Materials is the only U.S. company with a fully integrated rare earth supply chain. They are seeking a Heavy Equipment Fuel and Lube Technician to lubricate, oil, and maintain equipment while performing minor repairs in the field or shop.
IndustrialMiningSustainability
Responsibilities
Service and fuel heavy equipment such as excavators, dozers, haul trucks, wheel loaders, water trucks, pick-ups, and other support equipment
Check and fill fluid levels, service lube points and perform routine preventative maintenance
Maintain service, repair, and maintenance records daily
Assist in maintaining inventory of service kits, lubes, oils, and other supplies
Coordinate equipment service activities with production and maintenance team members
Perform Preventative Maintenance Services on Fuel and Lube truck(s) as needed
Perform Preventative Maintenance Services on Mining equipment as needed and required
Change forklift and truck tires as needed and required
Repair damaged Auto Greasing system injection lines as needed on all heavy equipment
Troubleshoot greasing system problems and repair greasing systems as needed
Perform tasks from verbal/written instructions and communicate effectively with supervisor and fellow employees
Keep work area clean and orderly, including the weekly cleaning of the Fuel and Lube truck(s)
Complete daily work assignments in a timely fashion
Actively callout on the 2-way radio system point to point movement at all times on the active haul road and around Mine Equipment
Be a leader in both safety and production for the team by ensuring compliance with all company safety policies, procedures and environmental regulations
Actively participate in safety huddles
Always maintain a preparedness to deploy spill kits in the event of a spill with fuel or other lubricant. Actively participate in the cleanup of any spills arising from your duties
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High School or equivalent required
1-3 years of technical field experience servicing heavy equipment and trucks
Valid Drivers License to drive company vehicles on and off property
Preferred
1 year of driving experience in a class 8 size 1,000 gallon plus fuel tanker truck is preferred
Current or prior MSHA part 48 training is a plus
Company
MP Materials
MP Materials provides a sustainable, low-cost supply chain of coveted materials that help power the modern economy.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.38BKey Investors
JP Morgan ChaseU.S. Department of DefenseDepartment of Defense’s Office of Strategic Capital (OSC)
2025-08-25Post Ipo Debt· $275M
2025-07-16Post Ipo Equity· $650M
2025-07-10Post Ipo Equity· $400M
Leadership Team
Alan Lund
Executive Vice President, Magnetics
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