Apprentice Mechanic - Field - Fort McMurray

Finning • Fort McMurray, AB

1d • CA$62 - CA$70 • Onsite

About The Position

Finning is growing fast—and so are the opportunities! We’re hiring Apprentice Field Mechanics to support our customers in the Wood Buffalo Region. If you are a current 3rd or 4th year apprentice and have large CAT mining and construction equipment service experience, this job is for you. Don’t miss out - apply today!

Requirements

• Must be a current 3rd or 4th year Heavy Equipment Technician Apprentice
• Willing to work towards Heavy Equipment Technician Certification
• Valid class 5 driver’s license with a successful recent drivers abstract
• 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 experience and basic computer skills
• Mechanical aptitude with a basic understanding of heavy equipment parts and repairs.
• Ability to obtain customer site access (drug & alcohol, fitness testing, wear a respirator where applicable)
• Required to successfully complete necessary training and other activities based on customer requirements
• Required to become a member of the Union associated with this position.

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

Benefits

• Industry Leading Wage: $62.39 - $70.19/h
• Continuous Shift Premium: $3.50/h
• Continuous Shift: 7x7; extra scheduled weeks off per year
• Vacation and flex/sick time in year one!
• Premium camp or location allowance provided
• 75% Employer paid medical benefits
• 6% Voluntary Employee Share Purchase, earns 2% Finning match
• 6% Employer paid pension, plus additional match
• CAT certified training: Additional certifications and skill development paid for by Finning

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED