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)
 $3.55/hr Field Premium
 $3.50/hr Shift Premium
 $5.00/hr Night Shift Premium
• Shift Rotation: 7x7
• 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 andmaintainingclear customer communication

Specific Skills & Experience

• Interprovincial Journeyperson Heavy Equipment Certification

• Clean Drivers27 Abstract (5 yr)

• 3+ yearsexperience as a Journeyperson Heavy EquipmentTechnician, 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 wouldbe considered an asset

Important Details:

• 7 x 7 Continuous 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 respiratorwhere 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.