Heavy Duty Mechanic - Drills and Shovels
About The Position
Finning 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. 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.
Requirements
- 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
- Strong skills in Electrical, Hydraulic and Emissions systems
- Transmission or Hydraulic testing experience
- Ability to obtain Customer Site Access (Drug & Alcohol, and Fitness testing)
- Ability to be fit tested / wear a respirator
Nice To Haves
- mining operations is an asset
- Experience with Cable Shovels and Drills would be beneficial
- Previous gas engine and power generation experience would be considered an asset
Responsibilities
- 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
Benefits
- $50.25 - $55.84 / hr (probationary to full rate)
- $2.55 Remote Mine Premium
- $3.25 Night Shift Premium
- $3.55 Field Premium (when working out of a branch)
- Sundays paid at double time
- 14 x 14 - 15 additional scheduled weeks off a year!
- Up to $1,000 travel allowance per rotation (tax free)
- Share Purchase options (with matching)
- Employer paid Pension
- 100% Employer paid medical and dental benefits
- CAT certified training: Additional certifications and skill development paid for by Finning
- Travel Allowance to get you to site
- Accommodations provided
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
