Automotive Service Technician

Big Country Equipment Repair; Vanderhoof; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Big Country Equipment Repair seeks an experienced Automotive Service Technician for field service on a mine-site fleet. You will diagnose, repair, and maintain light-duty vehicles using company-provided tools, with a 14-day on/14-day off rotation.

Requirements include 3+ years of diagnostic experience, preferred Red Seal certification, and ability to work safely on active mine sites. Training and references are required.

Qualifications

• Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills across mechanical, electrical, steering, engines, suspension, braking, transmission, and drivetrain systems.
• Experience diagnosing and repairing light-duty fleet vehicles in mining, industrial, or construction environments.
• A valid provincial trade certification as an Automotive Service Technician is preferred.
• Red Seal Automotive Service Technician certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, troubleshoot, diagnose, maintain, and repair light-duty vehicles operating on mine sites.
• Perform maintenance and repairs on pickup trucks and service vehicles used in mining operations.
• Prepare accurate and detailed service reports and maintenance documentation.
• Follow all company safety procedures and mine-site safety standards.

Skills

Diagnostic skills

Troubleshooting

Mechanical

Electrical

Fleet maintenance

Mine-site safety

Education

Red Seal certification

Tools

Diagnostic software

Scan tools

Testing equipment

Job description

• Accommodations: Camp provided
• Flights Paid: Yes, fly into the location from any major airport in Canada
• Tools Provided: Tools and truck will be provided
• Travel Allowance: Will be provided upon arrival and upon departure from your 14-day shift rotation

About Us:

Big Country Equipment is a BC-based heavy equipment repair and maintenance company that works with resource-based customers in the mining, construction, forestry, and oil and gas sectors across Canada. Founded in 2017, we have grown rapidly from a one-truck operation to a high-performing team of over 200 employees and a fleet of 55+ fully tooled service trucks. We are committed to supporting customers throughout Canada, providing 24/7 service, 365 days a year.

Big Country Equipment is hiring an experienced, licensed Automotive Service Technician to perform field service, diagnostics, maintenance, and repairs on a variety of vehicles and machines. This is a rotational field-service opportunity working on a 14-day-on, 14-day-off schedule. The successful technician will primarily troubleshoot and repair a fleet of pickup trucks using company-provided tools while supporting customer operations safely and professionally.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Inspect, troubleshoot, diagnose, maintain, and repair light-duty vehicles operating on mine sites
• Perform maintenance and repairs on pickup trucks, service vehicles, and other light-duty fleet vehicles used in mining operations.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, steering, suspension, brake, drivetrain, and other vehicle system issues.
• Perform scheduled maintenance, preventive maintenance, breakdown repairs, and unscheduled repairs. Use computerized diagnostic software, scan tools, testing equipment, and technical information to identify required repairs.
• Repair and replace engines, transmissions, drivetrain components, steering and suspension components, braking systems, and electrical components as required.
• Perform inspections and identify vehicle defects or components requiring repair or replacement.
• Prepare accurate and detailed service reports and maintenance documentation.
• Test repaired vehicles to confirm safe and proper operation.
• Recommend required repairs and opportunities to improve vehicle reliability.
• Follow all company safety procedures, customer-site requirements, and mine-site safety standards.
• Maintain all required trade certifications, licenses, and site training.
• Report to work fit for duty and prepared to complete assigned work safely.
• All related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Three or more years of recent experience diagnosing, maintaining, and repairing automotive or light-duty vehicles.
• Experience maintaining light-duty fleet vehicles in mining, industrial, construction, or other demanding work environments is preferred.
• A valid provincial trade certification as an Automotive Service Technician is preferred.
• Red Seal Automotive Service Technician certification is preferred.
• Experience diagnosing and repairing pickup trucks and other light-duty fleet vehicles is preferred.
• Experience with brands such as Ford, GMC, and Chevy is preferred.
• Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills across mechanical, electrical, steering, engines, suspension, braking, transmission, and drivetrain systems.
• Experience using computerized diagnostic software, scan tools, and testing equipment.
• Commitment to working safely in an active mine-site environment.

All Successful Candidates Must:

• Have a valid Class 5 Driver’s License.
• Provide a minimum of 2 direct supervisor references.
• Pass a Criminal Record check.
• Provide a clean 5-year driver’s abstract.
• Pass an 8-panel drug test (including marijuana) and an alcohol breath test.
• Not seeking subcontractor roles (we are not offering subcontractor opportunities at this time).
• Be proficient in English, both verbal and written.
• Be able to lift 50 lbs. comfortably.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Big Country is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities without discrimination or harassment based on race, religion, national origin, status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, or any other protected status under the law. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples and kindly ask individuals from Indigenous communities to clearly identify their status during the application process.