Resident Heavy Duty Mechanic - Dawson Creek

Company:

Number of Openings:

1

Worker Type:

Permanent

Position Overview:

Finning is growing fast—and so are the opportunities!

We are looking for passionate field experienced Heavy Duty Mechanics (Red Seal) to join our team dedicated to servicing our customers in Dawson Creek and surrounding area. You will be responsible for troubleshooting, repairs, maintenance and diagnostics of a variety of Caterpillar equipment, in a field environment.

• Wage: $61.91 / hr (base rate + regional wage allowance)
o $2.55 Field Premium
o Double Time OT
• Shift: 5 x 2 (Monday to Friday)
• Paid Time Off in Year 1
• Employer paid pension, plus up to 1.25% additional
• 6% voluntary Employee Share Purchase, earns 2% Finning match
• 100% Employer paid medical and dental benefits
• CAT certified training: Additional certifications and skill development paid for by Finning

Job Description:

As a Resident Heavy Duty Mechanic, you possess a strong business acumen, are solution driven and motivated to exceed our customer's expectations.

What your day looks like:

• Field diagnosis and running repairs of CAT General Line and Construction Equipment

• Interface with customers, products and sales support

• Large‑scale overhauls and rebuilds

• Component replacements

• Completing required paperwork and maintaining clear customer communication

Qualifications:

• Journeyperson Heavy Equipment Technician certification (Red Seal)

• Valid Class 5 drivers’ license with successful drivers’ abstract

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience repairing CAT equipment, 2+ years field experience, other dealer lines of equipment will be considered

• Strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills

• Self-motivated and computer literate

• Strong experience with: Service Information Systems, Electronic Technician and Salesforce

• Ability to work safely with minimal supervision

Important Details:

• Please be advised, the successful candidate will reside in the Dawson Creek / South Peace Region

• This position will work a Monday to Friday day shift

• Must be able and willing to travel to and from customer sites across our territory

• Tooled company truck supplied, hotel & per diem or camp when applicable

• A condition of employment may include the ability to obtain Customer Site access (Drug & Alcohol, fitness testing) and wear a respirator where applicable 

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.