Heavy Duty Mechanic – Field

Company: Finning

Location: Whitehorse, YT

Salary: $52 per hour

Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Description


Job title: Heavy Duty Mechanic – Field

Company: Finning

Job description: Company: Finning CanadaNumber of Openings: 2Worker Type: PermanentPosition Overview: Join the Finning Canada family, part of the world’s largest Caterpillar dealer. We are currently looking for a dedicated Heavy Duty Mechanic who will be responsible for the field troubleshooting, maintenance and repair of a variety of Caterpillar mining and general line products, based out of our Whitehorse Branch, but working on the Victoria Gold site. Some of the equipment you will be working on are large dozers, 777 Haul trucks and MD6250 Drills.You will be set up for success with dealer grade training and stocked service trucks with all the tools required.This position will work on a 14×14 rotation. If you are a safety conscious team player, self-motivated, autonomous, detail-oriented and possess your Journeyperson Heavy Equipment Technician certification with a valid driver’s license, then you are exactly who we are looking for!You’re probably asking yourself right about now, “what’s in it for me?” Well, let me tell you!Industry leading compensation plan
Compensation Perks
– $52.00 / hr
– Hourly premiums available: night shift, first aid, and isolation allowance
– Paid vacation and sick time
– Paid breaks
– Employee Share Purchase Plan Options
– RRSP Options
– Overtime is all counted as double time
– CAT dealer trainingWellness Perks
– Industry leading Benefits and Pension
– Boot Allowance
– PPE providedAdditional Perks
– Travel allowance
– Camp accommodationsJob Description:

  • 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, site failure reports)
  • 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:

  • Interprovincial Heavy Equipment Technician (HET) Certification (Red Seal)
  • Red Seal Off Road certificate required
  • Valid driver’s license with a successful recent drivers abstract
  • Proven field experience with a preference for experience in mining operations
  • Safety conscious team player with excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills with a high attention to detail
  • Previous Caterpillar mining product repair experience would be considered an asset

Notes:

  • This position is based on a 14×14 continuous shift rotation based out of Whitehorse, YK
  • A condition of employment is the ability to be fit tested and the ability to wear a respirator
  • Any future shift changes that may occur will be made in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Collective Agreement
  • Candidate selection will be in compliance with the terms of the current collective agreement

​ 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 from your pay. The terms and conditions of your employment will be governed by 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.

Location: Whitehorse, YT

Job date: Fri, 30 Aug 2024 00:39:52 GMT