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Heavy Duty Mechanic

$70.19 - $77.99 per hour

Finning

Company

Number of Openings

Worker Type

Permanent

Position Overview

Finning is growing fast—and so are the opportunities!

We’re hiring Heavy Duty Field Mechanics to support our customers in the Oil Sands. If you have large CAT mining equipment field service experience, this job is for you. Don’t miss out - apply today!

What’s in it for you?

  • Industry Leading Wage: $70.19 - $77.99/h
  • Continuous Shift Premium: $3.50/h
  • Night Shift Premium: $3.50/h *when applicable
  • Field Premium: $2.25/h
  • Continuous Shift: 14x14; extra 15 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

Major Job Functions

  • Troubleshoot and repair and maintain Caterpillar mining equipment
  • Perform field diagnosis and field running repairs
  • Large scale overhauls and rebuilds
  • Component replacements
  • 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

Qualifications

  • Journeyperson Heavy Equipment Technician (HET) Certification
  • Experience as a Heavy Equipment Technician
  • Strong field troubleshooting skills on the Caterpillar mining product line required for field based positions
  • Valid class 5 driver’s license with a successful recent drivers abstract required for field positions

Important Detail

  • This position will work a 14x14 shift, rotating days and nights.
  • A condition of employment is the ability to obtain Customer Site access (Drug & Alcohol, fitness testing) and wear a respirator where applicable

Union Membership

  • You are required to become a member of the Union associated with this position. This will be effective immediately and will result in union dues being deducted

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.

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