Heavy Duty Mechanic Mining - BC Interior

finning; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 69,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Field Premium

Night Shift Premium

Pension Plan

Benefits

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Finning Canada is seeking passionate Red Seal Heavy Duty Mechanics to join the Mining Support Team at the Kamloops facility. You will support ongoing activities at mining sites, performing repairs, overhauls, and preventative maintenance on Caterpillar equipment.

Role requires field experience, strong safety mindset, and ability to work independently. This site position operates on 7x7 or 14x14 rotations with the possibility of day/night shifts and benefits including pension, comprehensive

Qualifications

• Interprovincial Journeyperson Heavy Equipment Certification required (Red Seal preferred).
• 3+ years experience in assembly and disassembly, performing overhauls.
• 5+ years off-road mechanical experience recommended.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and perform running repairs on CAT equipment in a field environment.
• Perform preventative maintenance across Caterpillar mining equipment.
• Project-based work on customer mine sites.
• Diagnose faults using testing equipment to determine repair scope.
• Respond to customer needs in a positive, timely manner to maximize value.

Skills

Field experience

Safety conscious

Customer focus

Troubleshooting

Education

Red Seal/Interprovincial Journeyperson Heavy Equipment Certification

Job description

Company:

Finning Canada

Number of Openings:

28

Worker Type:

Permanent

Position Overview:

Finning Canada is looking for passionate and field experienced Red Seal Journeyperson Heavy Duty Mechanics to join our Mining Support Team based out of our Kamloops facility. In this role, you will be working directly with the Kamloops Mining Team supporting the ongoing activities at a variety of mining sites.

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?

• $50.25 - $55.84 / hr (probationary to full rate)
• $3.55 /hr Field Premium
• $3.25 /hr Nigh Shift Premium (when applicable)
• Shift Rotation: 7 x 7, extra scheduled weeks off per year
• 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:

Step into a role where your skills and experience truly matter. We need Heavy Duty Mechanics who excel when working independently and can hit the ground running to create instant value for our customers. In this role, you will be supporting major projects on customer mine sites performing, PCRs, overhauls, etc.

• Troubleshoot and perform running repairs on CAT equipment in a field environment
• Perform preventative maintenance across a wide range of Caterpillar Mining Equipment
• Project based work
• Diagnose faults or malfunctions using computerized and other testing equipment to determine extent of repair required
• Respond to customer needs in a positive, supportive, and timely manner to ensure maximum value for work performed.
• Various related duties as required

Qualifications:

• Interprovincial Journeyperson Heavy Equipment Certification required (Red Seal preferred)
• 3+ years experience in assembly and disassembly, performing overhauls
• 5+ Years Off Road Mechanical Experience recommended
• Safety conscious team player with excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills with a high attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills, both written and verbal
• Understanding of the Caterpillar mining product line: 793D, 793F, D10T, D11, 24M is an asset

Important Details:

• This is a site position, on a 7 x 7 or 14 x 14 continuous shift rotation (day shift / night shift depending on customer requirements)
• A condition of employment requires the ability to obtain Customer Site Access (drug, alcohol and fitness testing) and the capacity to wear a respirator

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.

Company Commitment:

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.