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 APPLY TODAY!
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 and maintaining clear customer communication
Specific Skills & Experience
- Interprovincial Journeyperson Heavy Equipment Certification
- Clean Drivers’ Abstract (5 yr)
- 3+ years experience as a Journeyperson Heavy Equipment Technician, 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 would be 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 respirator where 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 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.
