Heavy Duty Mechanic - Golden Triangle

Finning International; Area D (Iskut/Big Raven); On-site; CAD 125,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel allowance

Medical and dental benefits

Pension plan

Share purchase options

Night shift premium

Double time OT

Shift 14x14

Job summary

Finning Canada is seeking an experienced Journeyperson Heavy Duty Mechanic to join our mining operations in the Golden Triangle region. You will troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, and rebuild Caterpillar equipment including haul trucks and large dozers on a 14x14 shift rotation, with travel and accommodation support.

The successful candidate will hold Interprovincial HET certification, have 10+ years of off-road mechanical experience, and be proficient with Caterpillar SIS and ET.

Qualifications

• Interprovincial HET Certification
• Valid driver’s license with a recent abstract
• 10+ years off-road mechanical experience
• Experience repairing Caterpillar mining equipment (793 haul trucks, 6015/6040/6060 shovels, D9/D10 dozers, 395 excavators, 18 graders)

Responsibilities

• Field diagnosis and running repairs on Caterpillar mining equipment in an active mine environment
• Use Caterpillar SIS and ET daily
• Large-scale overhauls and rebuilds
• Component replacements
• Complete technical documentation and clear customer communication
• Interact with customers, sales support, and Finning team

Skills

Off-road mechanical experience

Education

Interprovincial Heavy Equipment Technician (HET) Certification

Tools

Caterpillar SIS

CAT ET

Job description

Company:

Finning Canada Number of Openings: 4 Worker Type: Permanent Position Overview: Finning Canada is seeking experienced Journeyperson Heavy Duty Mechanics to join our industry-leading team supporting operations across the Golden Triangle region. Working on a 14x14 continuous shift rotation, you will be responsible for troubleshooting, diagnosing, repairing, and rebuilding a wide range of Caterpillar equipment, including haul trucks, D8 and D10 dozers, 395 excavators, and other Caterpillar mining equipment. This role supports both surface and underground mining operations, offering the opportunity to work with some of the most advanced heavy equipment in the mining industry. If you are a customer focused Heavy Duty Mechanic (with Red Seal endorsement); looking for stability and career growth

Salary and Benefits

• $55.28 - $61.42 (base rate + regional wage allowance, probationary to full rate)
• $2.55 Remote Mine Premium
• $3.25 Night Shift Premium
• Double Time OT
• Shift: 14 x 14 - 15 additional scheduled weeks off a year!
• Travel & Accommodation Support: Up to $1,000 travel allowance per rotation
• OT paid at Double time
• Share Purchase options (with matching) and Employer paid Pension
• 100% Employer paid medical and dental benefits
• CAT certified training: Additional certifications and skill development paid for by Finning

Job Description

As a Heavy Duty Mechanic supporting multiple Golden Triangle work sites, you’ll troubleshoot and repair a variety of Caterpillar mining equipment such as Rock Trucks, D9 and D10 dozers, 395 Excavators & Graders; leveraging your technical expertise to build trust, solve challenges, and keep our customers equipment moving. Your work will include:

• Field diagnosis and running repairs of Caterpillar equipment in an active mine environment
• Utilize Caterpillar SIS and ET daily
• Large‑scale overhauls and rebuilds
• Component replacements
• Complete technical documentation and maintaining clear customer communication
• Interact with customers, sales support, and the rest of the Finning team

Qualifications

• Interprovincial Heavy Equipment Technician (HET) Certification
• Valid driver’s license with a successful recent drivers abstract
• 10+ Years Off Road Mechanical Experience
• Recommended Previous repair experience on the Caterpillar mining and general line product lines 793 Haul Trucks, 6015, 6040 and 6060 Shovels, D9 and D10 dozers, 395 Excavators, and 18 Graders

Important Details

This role supports our Northwest BC Mining customers (Skeena, Newmont Properties, Cambria Gold, and Tahltan Nation Development Corporation) on a 14x14 Shift A condition of employment is the ability to obtain Customer Site access (Drug & Alcohol, fitness testing) and wear a respirator where applicable Union Membership: You are required to become a member of the Union associated with this position. This will be effective immediately and will result in union dues being deducted from your pay. The terms and conditions of your employment will be governed by the 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 not discriminate 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.

About Us

Finning is the world's largest Caterpillar dealer delivering unrivalled service for over 80 years. The company sells, rents and provides parts and service for equipment and engines to customers in various industries, including mining, construction, petroleum, forestry and a wide range of power systems applications. Finning employs approximately 14,500 people world-wide and operates in three geographies, with the head office in Vancouver, BC, Canada.

OUR DIVISIONS

Finning International Inc. is the corporate head office of the publicly traded corporation, which is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol: FTT. Finning Canada is the authorized dealer for Caterpillar products in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, the Northwest Territories, and a portion of Nunavut. Finning South America is the authorized dealer for Caterpillar products in Chile, Argentina, and Bolivia. Finning UK and Ireland is the authorized dealer for Caterpillar products in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Rental of equipment is facilitated through the dealership locations as well as The Cat Rental Store locations in Finning Canada and Finning South America. OEM Remanufacturing - OEM, a Finning enterprise, is one of North America's most advanced engine and powertrain component remanufacturing providers and is located in Edmonton, Alberta.