Heavy Duty Mechanic - Elkford

Finning; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 96,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry Leading Wage $62.54/hr base +

Field Premium $3.55/hr

Shift Premium $3.50/hr

Night Shift Premium $5.00/hr

4x4, 7x7, 14x14 shifts

11.5 hour regular time with 0.5 hours,

Paid Time Off in Year 1

Pension and Share Purchase options

Comprehensive Benefits

CAT Dealer Training

Job summary

Finning Canada is urgently hiring multiple Journeyperson Heavy Duty Mechanics to support our customer in Elkford, BC. You will service ultra-class Caterpillar mining equipment and perform troubleshooting, preventive maintenance and running repairs in field settings.

As a Red Seal-certified Heavy Equipment Technician, you will diagnose faults using testing equipment, complete paperwork and communicate clearly with customers.

Qualifications

• Interprovincial Journeyperson Heavy Equipment Certification
• Clean Drivers’ Abstract (5 yr)
• 3+ years experience as a Journeyperson Heavy Equipment Technician in the field
• Strong skills in Electrical, Hydraulic and Emissions systems
• Engine or component rebuilding experience beneficial
• Transmission or Hydraulic testing experience
• Gas engine and power generation experience asset

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair and maintain CAT equipment in a field environment
• Respond to customer needs promptly to ensure value for work performed
• Diagnose faults using computerized testing equipment to determine repair scope
• Complete required paperwork and maintain clear customer communication

Skills

Journeyperson Heavy Equipment

Electrical systems

Hydraulic systems

Emissions systems

Time in field

Diagnostics with testing tools

Team communication

Job description

Company

Finning Canada

Number of Openings

20

Worker Type

Permanent

Position Overview

Finning is growing —and so are the opportunities!

Finning is urgently hiring multiple Journeyperson Heavy Duty Mechanics to support our customer in the Elk Valley. This role offers an opportunity to work on ultra-class Caterpillar mining equipment for the biggest players in the industry.

If you are a customer focused Heavy Duty Mechanic (with Red Seal endorsement); looking for stability and career growth

What’s In It For You?

• Industry Leading Wage: $62.54/hr (base rate + regional wage allowance)
• $3.55/hr Field Premium
• $3.50/hr Shift Premium
• $5.00/hr Night Shift Premium
• Shift Rotation: 4x4, 7x7, 14x14
• 11.5 hour at regular time, 0.5 hours paid at Double Time daily
• Paid Time Off in Year 1
• Share Purchase options (with matching) and Employer paid Pension
• Employer paid Comprehensive Benefits
• Employee Rewards – exclusive access to discounts and perks
• CAT Dealer Training

Job Description

Take on a role where your skills and passion keep the heavy iron moving. As a Field Heavy Duty Mechanic, you’ll troubleshoot and perform running repairs on mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems and perform preventative maintenance across a wide range of Caterpillar Mining Equipment.

Your work will include:

• Trouble shoot, repair and maintain CAT equipment in a field environment
• Respond to customer needs in a positive, supportive, and timely manner to ensure maximum value for work performed.
• Diagnose faults or malfunctions using computerized and other testing equipment to determine extent of repair required
• Completing required paperwork andmaintainingclear customer communication

Specific Skills & Experience

• Interprovincial Journeyperson Heavy Equipment Certification
• Clean Drivers’ Abstract (5 yr)
• 3+ yearsexperience as a Journeyperson Heavy EquipmentTechnician, with demonstrated time in the field
• Strong skills in Electrical, Hydraulic and Emissions systems
• Engine and/or component rebuilding experience would be beneficial
• Transmission or Hydraulic testing experience
• Previous gas engine and power generation experience wouldbe considered an asset

Important Details

• 4x4, 7x7, 14x14 Continuous Shifts Available based in Elkford, BC,
• $300/month LOA (Commuters/non-residents (8+ km away) who provide own housing)
• A condition of employment includes the ability to obtain Customer Site access (Drug & Alcohol, fitness testing) and wear a respiratorwhere applicable

Union Membership

This is a unionized position.Union dues will be deducted from your pay upon hire.Terms of employment are governed by a collective agreement.

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 notdiscriminate 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.