Number of Openings:1
Worker Type:Permanent
Position Overview:We are 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)
- Additional $3.55/hr Field Premium
- Additional $3.50/hr Shift Premium
- Additional $5.00/hr Night Shift Premium
- Overtime paid as double time (0.5 hours daily)
• Shift Rotation: 4x4, 7x7 or 14x14 (pick what works for you!)
• Paid Time Off in Year 1: Vacation & Sick time
• 6% Employer paid pension, plus up to 1% additional
• 6% voluntary Employee Share Purchase, earns 2% Finning match
• 100% Employer paid medical benefits
• CAT certified training: Additional certifications and skill development paid for by Finning
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:
- Shift based in Elkford, BC
- $300/month LOA (Commuters/non-residents (80+ 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.
