Heavy Duty Mechanic ($5000 Sign On Bonus)

Elk Valley Resources; Sparwood; On-site; CAD 128,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Sign-on bonus

Annual bonus plans

Annual retention bonus

Healthy lifestyle account

Comprehensive benefits

Retirement package

Job summary

Elk Valley Resources seeks a Red Seal Heavy Duty Equipment Technician to maintain its mining fleet across four operations near Sparwood, BC. You will perform preventive maintenance, major repairs, diagnostics, and overhauls on CAT, Komatsu, P&H and other brands.

This on-site role offers 4x4 and 8x8 day/night shifts with relocation assistance up to CAD 10,000, a CAD 5,000 sign-on bonus, annual bonus plans, and a comprehensive benefits program.

Qualifications

• Valid Interprovincial Red Seal Heavy Duty Equipment Technician or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Participate in health and safety programs and policies.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance and repairs, including troubleshooting and diagnostics.
• Disassemble and reassemble components (engines, transmissions, cooling, fuel/exhaust, brakes, clutches, differentials, hydraulics, electrical, lubrication).
• Provide innovative solutions and best practices.
• Diagnose, maintain and repair mobile off-road mining equipment (haul trucks, graders, bulldozers, excavators, shovels, loaders).
• Work with brands CAT, Komatsu, P&H, Hitachi, and others.

Skills

Red Seal HDET

Education

Interprovincial Red Seal Heavy Duty Equipment Technician

Job description

We’re seeking Red Seal Heavy Duty Equipment Technicians to maintain the diverse fleet of mining equipment across our four mining operations.

About the Role

As a Heavy Duty Equipment Technician at EVR, you’ll work on large-scale mobile mining equipment, performing preventive maintenance, major repairs, troubleshooting, and diagnostics. The fleet includes CAT 797s, D11s, 24Ms, Komatsu 980Es, and North America’s only P&H 4800 electric shovel.

Schedule

4x4 and 8x8 shift schedules available consisting of days and nights.

Benefits

• Relocation Assistance – up to $10,000
• Sign on bonus – $5,000
• Two Annual Bonus Plans
• Annual Trades Retention Bonus – up to $6,000
• Healthy Lifestyle Account – up to $1,000
• Comprehensive Benefits Plan
• Retirement Package

In This Role, You Will

• Participate in and adhere to health and safety programs and policies
• Perform duties that range from routine preventive maintenance to repairing major breakdowns, including troubleshooting and diagnostics
• Disassemble and reassemble components such as engines, transmissions, cooling systems, fuel and exhaust systems, brakes, clutches, differentials, hydraulics, electrical systems and lubrication systems
• Provide innovative solutions and best practices
• Diagnose, maintain and repair mobile off-road mining equipment including haul trucks, graders, bulldozers, excavators, shovels, loaders, and other heavy equipment
• Work with brands including CAT, Komatsu, P&H, Hitachi, and others

Minimum Requirements

• Valid Interprovincial Red Seal Heavy Duty Equipment Technician or equivalent
• Valid driver’s license

Preferred Experience

• Experience working with off-road heavy equipment
• Background in mining, construction, agriculture, forestry, oil & gas, or other heavy-industry environments
• Diesel engine experience considered for candidates looking to transition into off-road work

Work Location

The position is site-based at EVR operations in the Elk Valley. Ability to reliably commute to or relocate near Sparwood, BC is necessary. EVR offers temporary housing support as follows:

• EVR Rental Units: Company-owned rental units available to new hires for short-term transition support (subject to availability)
• Elk Valley Lodge: Employees may have the option to rent a room at the Elk Valley Lodge in Elkford (subject to availability)
• Community Rental List: EVR maintains a list of community-owned rental accommodations to assist with your housing search

Salary Range

$128,000 – $134,000 CAD / Year

Salary Description

Base earnings reflected in the salary range include the hourly wage plus applicable shift premiums and will differ depending on location. It is calculated using a reasonably expected number of hours worked per year.

Pre-employment Requirements

Successful candidates must be willing to satisfy a pre-employment drug screen and provide three professional references.