Company:

Finning Canada

Number of Openings:

1

Worker Type:

Permanent

Position Overview:

Finning is growing fast—and so are the opportunities!

We’re hiring a Heavy Duty Mechanic to support work based at Albian. The Field Mechanic will be responsible for the maintenance and repair of a variety of Caterpillar equipment, engines and, auxiliary equipment in the mine site shop and field. If you have large CAT mining equipment 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
• Continuous Shift: 14x14 days/nights
• Vacation and flex/sick time in year one!
• Premium camp and customer provided flights
• 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

Job Description:

• Safety conscious team player with excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills with a high attention to detail
• Troubleshoot and repair Caterpillar equipment
• Perform field diagnosis and field running repairs
• 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

Qualifications:

• Journeyperson Heavy Equipment Technician (HET) Certification
• Experience as a Heavy Duty Mechanic with a strong knowledge on Caterpillar mining equipment ​in the field environment
• Valid driver’s license with a successful recent drivers abstract
• Mining equipment repair experience considered an asset especially 797 B & F Trucks, D11, 24 motor graders and 740 ADT

Important Details:

• This position is located at the Albian site shop on a 14x14 continuous shift rotation days/nights
• Camp and flights provided from Edmonton or Calgary
• Must be comfortable working in an austere mining environment, often working alone with no supervision
• 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
• Candidate selection will be in compliance with the terms of the current collective agreement
• Any future shift changes that may occur will be made in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Collective Agreement

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.