Finning

Underground Heavy Duty Mechanic - Brucejack Mine

Iskut, BC, CA Full time

Company:

Finning Canada

Number of Openings:

2

Worker Type:

Permanent

Position Overview:

Finning is growing - and so are the opportunities!
We are hiring multiple Journeyperson Underground Heavy Duty Mechanics (Red Seal) to join our team at Brucejack Underground Mine on a 14 x 14 Continuous Shift rotation. This role offers an opportunity to work on ultra-class Caterpillar mining equipment for the biggest players in the industry.

If you are a customer focused Heavy Duty Mechanic (with Red Seal endorsement); looking for stability and career growth APPLY TODAY!

• Wage: $55.28 - $61.42 (base rate + regional wage allowance)
o $2.55 Remote Mine Premium
o $3.00 Underground Mine Premium
o Double Time OT
• Shift: 14 x 14 - 15 additional scheduled weeks off a year!
• Travel & Accommodation Support: Up to $1,000 travel allowance per rotation
• Paid Time Off in Year 1
• Employer paid pension
• Employee Share Purchase
• 100% Employer paid medical and dental benefits
• CAT certified training: Additional certifications and skill development paid for by Finning

Job Description:

Job Description:

As an Underground Heavy Duty Mechanic - you’ll troubleshoot and repair a variety of Caterpillar mining equipment such as underground haul trucks, graders and loaders 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 of CAT Equipment in an underground mine environment
  • Interface with customers, products and sales support
  • Large‑scale overhauls and rebuilds
  • Component replacements
  • Completing required paperwork and maintaining clear customer communication

Specific Skills & Experience

  • Interprovincial Journeyperson Heavy Duty Mechanic/(HET) Certification
  • Valid driver’s license with a successful recent drivers abstract (5 Yr)
  • 5+ Years Off Road Mechanical Experience recommended
  • Underground Mining experience is beneficial
  • Experience with AD45 Underground Articulated trucks, R2900, R1700 and R1600 Underground Loaders as well as a variety of underground support equipment
  • Computer literacy along with Finning S-level courses
  • Previous repair experience on the Caterpillar mining and general line product lines would be considered an asset

Important Information:

  • This is a site position, located at Brucejack Mine on a 14 x 14 continuous shift rotation
  • A condition of employment includes the ability to obtain Customer Site Access (includes Drug & Alcohol, and Fitness testing) and the ability to wear a respirator

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.