Heavy Duty Mechanic

Job Category: Trades
Location: McArthur River
Work Contract: Reg Full-Time (K1)
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About UsMcArthur River, located in northern Saskatchewan, is the world’s largest high-grade uranium mine. The uranium produced at McArthur River is used for nuclear fuel products, which utilities around the world rely on to generate safe, reliable, emissions-free nuclear power. Cameco is one of the largest global providers of the uranium fuel needed to power a secure energy future.
Position And Responsibilities
Maintain and support underground heavy equipment through a combination of preventative, corrective, and breakdown maintenance.
Advanced diagnostics, fault finding, component rebuilds, and repairs to ensure equipment reliability, safety, and availability in a continuous mining operation.
Education And QualificationsRequirements of the position:
valid Saskatchewan or interprovincial journeyperson heavy duty equipment mechanic certificate or, agricultural mechanic certificate;
five years of related underground or surface experience with mobile heavy equipment maintenance;
ability to utilize original equipment manufacturer (OEM) diagnostic software;
excellent safety record;
and
work a rotational schedule and commute to site by aircraft.
Assets
previous experience working underground;
reliability orpredictive maintenance experience;
and
familiarity with computerized maintenance tracking SAP.
Conditions Of Employment
trade verification;
and
pre-employment substance test.
Safety Sensitive SiteThis position is eligible for the employee referral bonus. You could earn $5,000 (less deductions) by referring the successful candidate.
Req ID #: 42684
Rate per hour: $68.08
Posted: November 3, 2026
Posting end date: November 24, 2026
Vacancies identified within a unionized work location will be governed by the respective collective bargaining agreement. In cases where a job opportunity exists, senior qualified employees shall be entitled to preference.
Preference will be given to Residents of Saskatchewan’s North.
The physical and psychological safety of our employees is a top priority at Cameco. We invite candidates to voluntarily disclose accommodation requirements, if contacted in relation to a job opportunity. Information received will be addressed confidentially and Cameco’s Workplace Inclusion and Accommodation Program document is available upon request. Successful candidates for all positions that will work at Safety Sensitive Sites or Safety Sensitive Positions must take and pass a Substance Test, which includes marijuana, as a condition of employment. Marijuana remains in a user’s system for about 30 days, so applicants who recently used marijuana recreationally should not expect to pass a substance test.
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