Number of Openings:
1

Worker Type:
Permanent

Position Overview:
We are hiring multiple Journeyperson Heavy Duty Mechanics to join our Integrated Mining Team (IMT). In this role you will perform troubleshooting, maintenance and repair of a variety of Caterpillar general line, power systems and mining equipment throughout BC and the Yukon.

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?
• $50.25 - $55.84 / hr (probationary to full rate)
o$2.55 Remote Mine Premium
o$3.25 Night Shift Premium
o$3.55 Field Premium (when working out of a branch)
oSundays paid at double time
• Shift: 14 x 14 - 15 additional scheduled weeks off a year!
• Travel Support: Up to $1,000 travel allowance per rotation (tax free)
• Share Purchase options (with matching) and Employer paid Pension
• 100% Employer paid medical and dental 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 Heavy Duty Mechanic with IMT, 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 Heavy Equipment Technician (HET) Certification
• Red Seal Off Road certificate required
• Valid driver's license with a successful recent drivers abstract
• 3+ years experience as a Journeyperson Heavy Equipment Technician, with demonstrated time in the field, mining operations is an asset
• 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:

• This position is based on a 14x14 continuous shift rotation
• Up to $1,000 / rotation travel allowance to get to marshalling point (tax free)
• 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.