3rd/4th Year Heavy Duty Mechanic Apprentice - Field - Mildred Lake

Finning; Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 86,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry leading wage

Shift premium

Night shift premium

Field premium

14x14 shift rotation

Vacation time

Camp/location allowance

Medical benefits

Pension match

CAT training paid

Job summary

Finning Canada in Mildred Lake, Alberta, is hiring a 3rd/4th year Heavy Equipment Technician Apprentice to support Oil Sands field service on Caterpillar equipment. This on-site role operates on a 14x14 day/night rotation out of the Mildred Lake facility.

You will troubleshoot and repair CAT equipment, assist with field diagnostics, use Caterpillar SIS and ET daily, and complete service documentation. Strong safety focus and reliable communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Must be a current 3rd or 4th year Heavy Equipment Technician Apprentice.
• Willing to work towards Heavy Equipment Technician Certification.
• Valid class 5 driver's license with a clean abstract.
• Must meet Alberta Collective Agreement requirements and safety standards.
• Strong communication and safety-minded attitude.
• Experience with CAT equipment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair Caterpillar equipment.
• Assist with a variety of field repairs and diagnostics.
• Utilize Caterpillar SIS and ET daily.
• Complete technical documentation (service reports, warranty, notes).
• Interact with customers, sales support, and Finning team.
• Collaborate with Service Supervisor and Leadhand on tasks.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Safety focused

Excellent communication skills

Caterpillar experience

Basic computer skills

Education

Grade 12 completed

Willing to pursue CET certification

Valid Class 5 driver’s license

Tools

Caterpillar SIS

Caterpillar ET

Job description

Position Overview

Finning is growing fast—and so are the opportunities!

Company

Finning Canada

Number of Openings

4

Worker Type

Permanent

Position Overview

Finning is growing fast—and so are the opportunities! We’re hiring 3rd/4th year Heavy Duty Field Mechanics Apprentices to support our customers in the Oil Sands. If you have large CAT mining equipment field service experience and looking to further your experience in a customer facing field role, this job is for you.

What’s in it for you?

• Industry Leading Wage: $62.39 - $70.19/h
• Continuous Shift Premium: $3.50/h
• Night Shift Premium: $3.50/h *when applicable
• Field Premium: $2.25/h
• Continuous Shift: 14x14; extra 15 scheduled weeks off per year
• Vacation and flex/sick time in year one!
• Premium camp or location allowance provided
• 75% Employer paid medical benefits
• 6% Voluntary Employee Share Purchase, earns 2% Finning match
• 6% Employer paid pension, plus additional match
• CAT certified training: Additional certifications and skill development paid for by Finning

Job Description

• Troubleshoot and repair Caterpillar equipment
• Assist with a variety of field repairs and diagnostics as required
• Utilize Caterpillar SIS and ET daily
• Complete technical documentation (service reports, warranty, crossover notes)
• Interact with customers, sales support, and the rest of the Finning team
• Work with the Service Supervisor and Leadhand on various tasks as required

Qualifications

• Must be a current 3rd or 4th year Heavy Equipment Technician Apprentice
• Willing to work towards Heavy Equipment Technician Certification
• Valid class 5 driver’s license with a successful recent drivers abstract
• Successfully meet Finning’s educational and testing prerequisites. This includes: completion of grade 12 (not including a general equivalent diploma)
• Meet the requirements of article 5.02 of the Alberta Collective Agreement
• Highly motivated and safety focused
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Previous Caterpillar experience and basic computer skills
• Mechanical aptitude with a basic understanding of heavy equipment parts and repairs.

Important Detail

• This field position is on a 14x14 day/night continuous shift rotation based out of our Mildred Lake facility
• A condition of employment is the ability to obtain Customer Site access (Drug & Alcohol, fitness testing) and wear a respirator where applicable
• Candidate selection will be in compliance with the terms of the current Collective Agreement
• Please note that any future shift changes that may occur will be made in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Collective Agreement
• You are required to become a member of the Union associated with this position. This will be effective immediately and will result in union dues being deducted

At Finning, we prioritize creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we actively encourage all individuals to express themselves and achieve their full potential. As a company, we continuously strive to enhance our outreach to individuals of all backgrounds and identities. We do not discriminate against applicants based on gender identity, race, national and ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital and family status, and/or mental or physical disabilities. Furthermore, Finning is committed to collaborating with and providing reasonable accommodations /adjustments to individuals with disabilities. If you require an adjustment/accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please inform your recruiter.