Company:
Finning Canada

Number of Openings:
10

Worker Type:
Permanent

Position Overview:
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.

Nestled in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, the Elk Valley is renowned for its year round outdoor activities, strong sense of community, and exceptional quality of life. From hiking, skiing, and mountain biking to enjoying the close-knit feel of a vibrant small-town community, the region offers something for everyone.

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: $63.33-$69.59/hr (probationary to full rate, includes RWA and premiums)
 $5.00/hr Night Shift Premium (when applicable)
• 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.