Job Description

Company:

Finning Canada

Number of Openings:

12

Worker Type:

PermanentFinning is growing and so are the opportunities!

We are hiring multiple Heavy Duty Mechanics (Red Seal) to join our Drills & Shovels Integrated Mining Team. In this role you will be performing new-builds, troubleshooting, maintaining and repairing a variety of Caterpillar general line, power systems and mining equipment throughout BC and the Yukon.

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)
o Sundays 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

Take on a role where your skills and passion keep equipment moving. As a Heavy Duty Mechanic with IMT, you’ll support the Drills & Shovels program, as well as 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

• Repair, replace components

• 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

• Support on site electrical & hydraulic system diagnosis, failure analysis, system assessment and adjustment

Qualifications:

• 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

• Experience with Cable Shovels and Drills 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 14 x 14 continuous shift rotation

• Live anywhere! Travel Allowance to get you to site

• Accommodations provided

• A condition of employment includes the ability to obtain Customer Site Access (Drug & Alcohol, and Fitness testing) and the ability to be fit tested / wear a respirator

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.