Heavy Duty Mechanic - Winter Ice Road FIFO

Tamatta Mining and Construction Services Inc; Bathurst Inlet; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A mining and construction company is hiring experienced Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanics in Nunavut. This role involves maintaining various heavy equipment during Winter Ice Road operations in challenging environments. Candidates must have Red Seal certification and strong diagnostic skills. This position offers highly competitive wages, paid travel, and benefits from day one while allowing you to thrive in a safety-focused environment.

Benefits

Highly Competitive Wages

Travel & Accommodation Covered

Benefits from Day One

Qualifications

• Red Seal or Journeyman certified Heavy Duty Mechanic.
• Strong diagnostic and repair skills for heavy equipment.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, diagnose, service, repair, and overhaul heavy equipment.
• Maintain and troubleshoot a diverse fleet including dozers and excavators.
• Perform preventative maintenance and troubleshooting.

Skills

Diagnostic skills across diesel engines

Repair skills across hydraulics

Knowledge of powertrains

Understanding of electrical systems

Ability to work in cold conditions

Education

Red Seal or Journeyman certification

Job description

🚧 NOW HIRING: EXPERIENCED HEAVY DUTY EQUIPMENT MECHANICS! 🚧

Tamatta Mining & Construction is seeking experienced Heavy Duty Mechanics for one of our esteemed clients to maintain and repair a diverse fleet for Winter Ice Road operations. You will work on a rotational schedule during the ice road season, ensuring high availability and safe operation of all equipment across remote and challenging environments.

Position: Red Seal Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanic
Location: Nunavut
Schedule: 21 days on / 21 days off
Fly-In, Fly-Out: Paid flights, comfortable hotels, and benefits from day one

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect, diagnose, service, repair, and overhaul heavy equipment to maximize uptime for winter operations.
• Maintain and troubleshoot the following fleet: dozers, wheel loaders, excavators, graders, snowcats, water trucks, telehandlers, Ford pickups (F-250, F-350, F-550), flatdeck trucks, camp generators, and lighting plants.
• Perform preventative maintenance, routine PMs, fuel system maintenance, hydraulic, electrical, and engine work.
• Use OEM manuals, diagnostic tools, and on-board computer systems to identify faults.
• Maintain accurate service logs, parts usage, and maintenance records.
• Keep work areas clean and safe; enforce lockout/tagout and follow company safety policies.
• Collaborate with field supervisors to plan repairs and minimize downtime during critical ice road windows.
• Assist with parts coordination, ordering, and inventory control; advise on failures and replacement intervals.
• Provide technical guidance to junior mechanics and, as needed, support on-call coverage during the rotation.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Required Qualifications

• Red Seal or Journeyman-certified Heavy Duty Mechanic
• Strong diagnostic and repair skills across diesel engines, hydraulics, powertrains, transmissions, electrical systems, and auxiliary systems
• Comfortable working in cold, remote arctic environments; ability to perform field repairs under challenging conditions
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test (includes cannabis) and criminal record check

Why Join Us?

• Highly Competitive Wages – Your skills are rewarded
• Travel & Accommodation Covered – No out-of-pocket expenses
• Benefits from Day One – Health, safety, and well-being prioritized

Your Skills Will Be Put to the Test: Gain exposure and expand your skills, and grow your career in a safety-focused environment.

Ready to take your mechanic career to the next level? Apply now or contact us today! Join Tamatta Mining & Construction and work with industry leaders.

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