Heavy Duty Equipment Technician

Big Country Equipment Repair LTD; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 62,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A heavy equipment service company is seeking a Heavy Duty Mechanic for various BC mine sites. The role offers a competitive base rate of $62.50/hr, with overtime paid at $93.75/hr. Successful candidates must have at least 3 years of experience, a Journeyman certification, and proficiency in English. Company housing and tools are provided, along with a meal allowance and a matching RRSP program. This position ensures a dynamic work environment across multiple mining locations.

Benefits

Company housing provided

Flights paid from any major airport in Canada

Meal allowance of $60 per day

Company-funded benefits available from day one

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in field service operations.
• Experience with off-road construction and mining equipment.
• Proficient in English, both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair heavy equipment.
• Utilize testing equipment to determine repairs.
• Adhere to safety protocols and company policies.

Skills

Diagnostic skills

Heavy equipment repair

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Journeyman Heavy Duty Off-Road Technician

Red Seal Certification

Tools

Computerized testing equipment

Service truck tools

Job description

Job Title: Heavy Duty Mechanic

Location: BC Mine Sites

Base Rate:$ 62.50/hr.

OT: 4 hours daily paid out at $93.75/hr.

Schedule: 14X14 - 12-hour days

Night Shift Premium: $1.25/hr.

Accommodations: Company housing is provided at no additional cost

Flights Paid: Yes, fly into the location from any major airport in Canada

Tools Provided: Tools will be provided

Travel Time: Paid to and from the site daily and at each end of your set

Meal Allowance: $60 per day

Benefits: Companyfunded and available on your 1st day of work! Plus a matching RRSP Program after 90 days.

About Us:

Big Country Equipment is a BC-based heavy equipment service and repair company that works with resource-based customers in the construction, forestry, mining, and oil and gas sectors in Western Canada. Big Country Equipment was formed in 2017. We have grown rapidly from a one-truck operation to over 100 employees and a fleet of over 30 fully tooled service trucks, taking care of customers throughout Western Canada 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

We are looking for self-starters who are career-minded, ready, and willing to get the job done in a safe, positive manner, and must be able to work professionally with co-workers and customers. This job is in many mining locations across BC.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Inspect, troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair various types and brands of heavy equipment and shovels.
• Utilize computerized and other testing equipment to determine repairs and create detailed service reports.
• Transmission and drive-train repairs: repairing or replacing transmission components, differential gears, and drive shafts.
• Interpret and complete both scheduled and unscheduled work orders.
• Contribute to the ongoing reliability of all heavy equipment and complete preventative maintenance requirements.
• Test repaired equipment to verify proper maintenance.
• Make recommendations regarding repairs and methods for improvement.
• Adhere to all safety protocols, site regulations, and company policies.
• Maintain up-to-date certification and training as required.
• Arrive at work fit for duty each day.

Requirements:

• Must have a minimum of 3 years of recent experience working in the field, preferably working out of a service truck, working with off-road construction and mining equipment.
• Experience with mining equipment is preferred.
• Experience with electric and hydraulic shovels will be considered an asset.
• Machine brands preferably worked on are Hitachi, CAT, John Deere, and Komatsu.
• Komatsu 5500 and P&H shovel experience will be considered an asset.
• Experience with electric and hydraulic shovels will be considered an asset.
• Must be a Journeyman Heavy Duty Off-Road Technician.
• A Red Seal is needed.
• Solid experience in diagnosing and troubleshooting.

All Successful Candidates Must:

• Be proficient in English, both verbal and written
• 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
• Be able to lift 50 lbs. comfortably

We are not seeking sub-contractor roles (we are not offering subcontractor opportunities at this time.

We want to thank everyone for applying; however, only applicants who possess the required knowledge and experience will be contacted for an interview.

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 request that individuals from Indigenous communities clearly identify their status during the application process.