Heavy Duty Mechanic - Field

Company:

Number of Openings:

1

Worker Type:

Permanent

Position Overview:

Finning is growing fast—and so are the opportunities!

We are currently hiring a Field Journeyperson Heavy Duty Mechanic in Cranbrook.

What’s in it for you?
• Wage: $50.25 - $55.84
• Additional field premium of $3.55/hr
• Double time paid on Sundays and Statutory Holidays
• Shift: 7x7 continuous shift
• Paid Time Off in Year 1: Vacation & Sick time
• 6% Employer paid pension, plus up to 1% additional
• 6% voluntary Employee Share Purchase, earns 2% Finning match
• 100% Employer paid medical benefits
• CAT certified training: Additional certifications and skill development paid for by Finning

Job Description:

As a Heavy Duty Mechanic, you’ll put your skills into action by partnering directly with customers to keep their operations running at peak performance. You’ll troubleshoot and oversee repairs on a wide range of Caterpillar gas and diesel engines out in the field, leveraging your technical knowledge to build trust, solve challenges, and deliver the reliability our customers depend on. Your work will include: 

• Field diagnosis and running repairs

• Trouble shooting equipment and perform equipment repairs (possibility of remote locations)

• Interface with customers, products and sales support

• Working with the Supervisor on various tasks

• Providing support with reference to on-site safety requirements

• Maintain Finning Customer Service Commitment

• Various related duties as required

Specific Skills & Experience:

• Journeyperson Heavy Equipment Technician

• Valid class 5 driver's license with a successful drivers abstract required for field positions

• Dedication to safety

• Strong experience in Electrical, Hydraulic and Emissions systems

• Transmission or Hydraulic testing experience

• Strong interpersonal and communications skills, both written and verbal

• Understanding of the Caterpillar product line will be considered an asset

• Engine and/or component rebuilding experience would be considered an asset

• Power generation experience would be considered an asset

Important Details:

• This is a position based out of our Cranbrook, BC branch on a 7x7 continuous shift

• A condition of employment may be the ability to obtain Customer Site Access (may include Drug & Alcohol, and Fitness testing)

• Some of Finning’s customers are situated in remote locations

• Union Membership: This is a unionized position.  Union dues will be deducted from your pay upon hire.  Terms of employment are governed by a 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.