Heavy Duty Mechanic

Big Country Equipment Repair LTD; Timmins; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company housing

Flights paid

Tools provided

Meal allowance

Travel time paid

Job summary

Big Country Equipment Repair LTD in Timmins, Ontario, seeks an experienced Heavy-Duty Technician to diagnose and repair mining and construction equipment. You will work in a shop and occasionally in the field, performing maintenance, repairs, and diagnostics with CAT SIS or ET tools.

Applicants should have 3+ years of relevant experience, valid provincial trade certification (preferred), and strong diagnostic skills across mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, transmission, and drivetrain systems.

Qualifications

• Three or more years diagnosing and repairing heavy or off-road equipment.
• Valid provincial trade certification preferred for Heavy Duty Equipment Technician.
• Experience with mining equipment preferred; construction, forestry, or other off-road experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, troubleshoot, diagnose, maintain, and repair heavy mining and construction equipment.
• Perform shop repairs on multiple equipment types and brands.
• Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, transmission, and drivetrain issues.
• Repair or replace transmission components and drivetrain parts.
• Use diagnostic software and testing equipment to identify repairs.
• Complete scheduled maintenance and unscheduled work orders.
• Prepare accurate service reports and test repaired equipment.

Skills

Heavy equipment repair

Field-service experience

Troubleshooting

English proficiency

CAT SIS ET

Education

Provincial trade certification (preferred)

Tools

CAT SIS

ET

Job description

Location: Timmins, Ontario

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.

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 200 employees and a fleet of over 55 fully equipped service trucks, serving customers throughout Western Canada 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Inspect, troubleshoot, diagnose, maintain, and repair heavy mining and construction equipment.
• Perform shop repairs on multiple equipment types and brands, including graders, loaders, excavators, and haul trucks.
• Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, transmission, and drivetrain issues.
• Repair or replace transmission components, differential gears, driveshafts, and related drivetrain components.
• Use computerized diagnostic software, testing equipment, and technical information to identify required repairs.
• Complete scheduled maintenance, preventive maintenance, breakdown repairs, and unscheduled work orders.
• Prepare accurate and detailed service reports.
• Test repaired equipment to confirm safe and proper operation.
• Recommend required repairs and opportunities to improve equipment reliability.
• Follow all company safety procedures, customer-site requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Maintain all required trade certifications, licences, and site training.
• Report to work fit for duty and prepared to complete assigned field-service work safely.
• All related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Three or more years of recent experience diagnosing and repairing heavy or off-road equipment.
• Comfortable working in a shop environment; there may be occasional opportunities to go out into the field.
• Field-service experience will be considered an asset, ideally working independently from a service truck.
• A valid provincial trade certification as a Heavy Duty Equipment Technician is preferred.
• Licensed Truck and Transport Mechanics or Agricultural Equipment Technicians may also be considered when they have relevant heavy-equipment repair experience.
• Red Seal certification is an asset but is not required for candidates who hold a valid provincial trade certification recognized in the province where they will work.
• Experience repairing mining equipment is preferred; however, strong construction, forestry, agricultural, or other off-road equipment experience may also be considered.
• Experience with Caterpillar mining equipment is preferred; but other brand experience such as Komatsu, Hitachi, or John Deere will also be considered.
• Experience repairing surface drills, electric shovels, or hydraulic shovels is an asset.
• Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills across mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, transmission, and drivetrain systems.
• Experience using CAT SIS and ET and other computerized diagnostic software and testing equipment.

All Successful Candidates Must

• Be proficient in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Hold a valid Class 5 Driver’s Licence.
• Provide at least two references from previous direct supervisors.
• Complete a criminal record check. Minor or unrelated offences will not necessarily disqualify a candidate and will be reviewed individually.
• Provide a five-year driver’s abstract that is acceptable for the position. Minor infractions will be reviewed on a case‑by‑case basis.
• Successfully complete an eight-panel drug test, including marijuana, and an alcohol breath test.
• Be able to safely lift up to 50 lbs.
• Be seeking direct employment. Subcontractor opportunities are not available for this position.

We thank everyone for applying; however, only those 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.