Apprentice Heavy Duty Mechanic - Fort McMurray

FinningFort McMurray, AB
Onsite

About The Position

Finning is looking for a dedicated Heavy Duty Mechanic Apprentice to be responsible for the troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of a variety of Caterpillar products in a service-oriented environment. This position is based out of the Fort McMurray Town Shop facility and will work a 7x7 continuous shift rotation. The ideal candidate is a safety-conscious team player, self-motivated, autonomous, detail-oriented, and has already started their Heavy Equipment Technician certification.

Requirements

  • Must be either a current 2nd, 3rd or 4th year Heavy Equipment Technician Apprentice
  • Willing to work towards Heavy Equipment Technician Certification
  • Successfully meet Finning’s educational and testing prerequisites. This includes: completion of grade 12 (not including a general equivalent diploma)
  • Meet the requirements of article 5.02 of the Alberta Collective Agreement
  • Highly motivated and safety focused
  • Excellent written and verbal communications skills
  • Previous Caterpillar mining equipment experience and basic computer skills
  • Mechanical aptitude with a basic understanding of heavy equipment parts and repairs.

Responsibilities

  • Troubleshoot and repair Caterpillar equipment
  • Assist with a variety of field repairs and diagnostics as required
  • Utilize Caterpillar SIS and ET daily
  • Complete technical documentation (service reports, warranty, crossover notes)
  • Interact with customers, sales support, and the rest of the Finning team
  • Work with the Service Supervisor and Leadhand on various tasks as required
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