Job Description

Company:

Finning Canada

Number of Openings:

1

Worker Type:

PermanentFinning is growing fast—and so are the opportunities!

We are currently hiring a 1st Year Apprentice Heavy Duty Mechanic in Kelowna.
Don't miss out - apply today!

• Industry Leading Wage: $28.90
• 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

• Assist Mechanics: trouble shooting equipment and perform equipment repairs

• Installs parts as requested by shop foreman, service writer, service manager under supervision of a Journeyperson

• Repair machines and perform a variety of service oriented functions

• Notifies parts personnel required to make repairs or perform servicing

• Notifies shop personnel and service writer on damaged or missing equipment immediately, noting customer damages

• Responsible for general housekeeping duties in the shop and yard

• Follows instructions from journeypersons as to procedures & repair methods

• Follow all safe work & shop policies while performing work in ship & yard

• Completes paperwork properly for branch service writer, receives & keeps track of given work orders for equipment being repaired

• Ensures work orders are given to parts when parts are ordered

• Various related duties as required

Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in Heavy Duty Equipment Technician Program

• Willing to continue work towards Interprovincial Heavy Equipment Technician (HET) Certification

• Safety conscious team player with excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills with a high attention to detail

• Completion of Finning S-Levels, Failure Analysis, Machine Electronic Controls, or Tier 4 training would be considered an asset

• Completion of Caterpillar product courses would be considered an asset

Important Details:

• This position is based out of Kelowna, on Monday - Friday (5x2) shift

• You may be required to wear a respirator and be fit tested

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.