Heavy Duty Mechanic - BC Mining

Company:

Number of Openings:

1

Worker Type:

Permanent

Position Overview:

Finning is growing - and so are the opportunities!
We are hiring multiple Journeyperson Heavy Duty Mechanics (Red Seal) to join our team supporting a variety of customer mine sites on a 14 x 14 Continuous Shift rotation. 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!

• Wage: $55.28 - $61.42 (base rate + regional wage allowance)
o $2.55 Remote Mine Premium
o $3.25 Night Shift Premium
o $3.00 Underground Premium (when applicable)
o Double Time OT
• Shift: 14 x 14 - 15 additional scheduled weeks off a year!
• Travel & Accommodation Support: Up to $1,000 travel allowance per rotation
• Sundays paid at Double time
• 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:

As a – Heavy Duty Mechanic, BC Mining, you’ll troubleshoot and repair a variety of Caterpillar heavy equipment such as Rock Trucks, D9 and D10 dozers, 395 Excavators & Graders; leveraging your technical expertise to build trust, solve challenges, and keep our customers equipment moving.

Your work will include:

• Field diagnosis and running repairs of CAT Equipment in an active mine environment

• Interface with customers, products and sales support

• Large‑scale overhauls and rebuilds

• Component replacements

• Completing required paperwork and maintaining clear customer communication

Specific Skills & Experience

• Interprovincial Journeyperson Heavy Duty Mechanic/(HET) Certification

• Valid driver’s license with a successful recent drivers abstract (5 Yr)

• 5+ Years Off Road Mechanical Experience Recommended

• Previous repair experience on the Caterpillar mining and general line product lines 793 Haul Trucks, 6015, 6040 and 6060 Shovels, D9 and D10 dozers, 395 Excavators, and 18 Graders

• Computer literacy along with Finning S-level courses

Important Information:

• This is a site position, on a 14 x 14 continuous shift rotation

• Customer Sites include: Ascot Mine, Bruce Jack, Skeena/TNDC, Conuma/Tumbler Ridge, Mount Milligan, Red Chris, Artemis

• A condition of employment includes the ability to obtain Customer Site Access (includes Drug & Alcohol, and Fitness testing) and the ability to 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.