Heavy Duty Mechanic - Golden Triangle

Finning; Terrace; On-site; CAD 76,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel allowance

Night shift premium

Double time OT

CAT training

Share purchase options

Employer paid pension

Medical and dental benefits

Job summary

Finning Canada is seeking experienced Journeyperson Heavy Duty Mechanics to support Golden Triangle operations. Work on a 14x14 rotation diagnosing, repairing, and rebuilding Caterpillar mining equipment including haul trucks, D8/D10 dozers, and 395 excavators.

Requirements include Red Seal HET, valid license, and extensive off-road experience. Finning Canada offers strong wages, premiums, and benefits in a dynamic mining environment.

Qualifications

• Interprovincial HET certification is required.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• 10+ years of off-road mechanical experience recommended.
• Experience repairing Caterpillar mining equipment and related line products.

Responsibilities

• Field diagnosis and running repairs of Caterpillar equipment in active mining sites.
• Perform large-scale overhauls and component replacements.
• Utilize Caterpillar SIS and ET daily for diagnostics.
• Complete technical documentation and maintain customer communication.
• Interact with customers, sales support, and Finning team.

Skills

Field diagnosis

Troubleshooting

Education

Interprovincial HET Certification

Tools

Caterpillar SIS

ET software

Job description

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.

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

• $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.