Posted 6 months ago
Heavy Duty Mechanic
@ Major Drilling Group International Inc
Manitoba · Red Lake, ON · Wells, BC · Porcupine, ON · Timmins, ON
Overview
Major Drilling Group International Inc. is hiring 10 permanent full-time heavy duty mechanics to diagnose, maintain and repair drills, bulldozers and other heavy equipment at mining and exploration sites. The role is a camp-based rotation of 12-hour shifts for 28 days followed by 14 days off, paying $45.00 to $50.00 per hour, with on-the-job training provided.
Pay:
$45–$50 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Diagnose, maintain and repair heavy-duty drills and equipment
- Repair engines, transmissions, cooling, fuel and exhaust systems
- Test and repair hydraulic systems with flow meter and schematics
- Diagnose 12-24V DC electrical and charging systems
- Report repair issues to supervisors and work with the crew
Requirements summary:
- Mechanical background and aptitude with machinery
- Grade 12 education
- Valid First Aid Level C
- Minimum 3 years' experience with underground or exploration drills (preferred)
- Ability to pass drug and alcohol tests
- Willingness to work camp rotations and long shifts
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Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-05-14
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-03
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Job details
| Department | Maintenance & repair |
| Experience | 3+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | day, evening, weekends, overnight |
| Travel | air: minimal · ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Plant or factory, Client sites, Outdoors |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | First Aid Level C |
| Driver’s licence | preferred |
| Background checks | drug and alcohol |
| Education | High school (required) |
| Perks mentioned | Free or discounted meals, Paid training |
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Major Drilling Group International Inc
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Major Drilling is one of the world’s largest and most successful specialized drilling services companies. MDI.TO
Full company description
Major Drilling Group International Inc. is the world’s leading provider of specialized drilling services primarily serving the mining industry. Established in 1980, Major Drilling has over 1,000 years of combined experience and expertise within its management team. The Company maintains field operations and offices in North America, South America, Australia, Asia, Africa, and Europe. Major Drilling provides a complete suite of drilling services including surface and underground coring, directional, reverse circulation, sonic, geotechnical, environmental, water-well, coal-bed methane, shallow gas, underground percussive/longhole drilling, surface drill and blast, a variety of mine services, and ongoing development of data-driven, high-tech drillside solutions.
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- Reported office locations
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- Business categories
- Mining
- Other recorded names
- Major Drilling
- Major Drilling America
- Major Drilling Group International Inc
- Specialties
- Coring
- Reverse Circulation
- Percussive
- Mine Services
- Rotary
- Underground
- Drilling
- Diamond Drilling
- Surface Drilling
- and Dewatering
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- Reported total investment
- 79,973,514
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Major Drilling Group International Inc. is the world’s leading provider of specialized drilling services primarily serving the mining industry. Established in 1980, Major Drilling has over 1,000 years of combined experience and expertise within its management team. The Company maintains field operations and offices in North America, South America, Australia, Asia, Africa, and Europe. Major Drilling provides a…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Mining |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Moncton, New Brunswick |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Year founded | 1980 |
| Specialties | CoringReverse CirculationPercussiveMine ServicesRotary UndergroundDrillingDiamond DrillingSurface Drillingand Dewatering |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 14 |
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Hiring Company: Major Drilling Group International Inc.
Position: Heavy Duty Mechanic
Start Date: September 1, 2026
Job Type: Permanent Full-time/ 10 available positions.
Work for one of the largest drilling companies internationally, supplying services to the mining and geological exploration industries!
Primary responsibilities include:
- Diagnoses, maintenance and repair of heavy-duty equipment including but not limited to, surface and underground drills, bulldozers, farming equipment and other heavy equipment.
- Maintenance and repairs may include engines, transmissions, cooling systems, generators, fuel and exhaust systems and clutches.
- Test and repair hydraulic systems with a flow meter and schematics on a variety of equipment.
- Ability to diagnose problems with 12-24v DC electrical/electronics, including engines, heating systems, start and charging systems.
- Maintain a close working relationship with the crew, colleagues, and Supervisors, notifying Supervisor of any repair issues.
- Tasks are not limited to the above and other duties as assigned by your supervisor.
Qualifications/Education:
- Minimum 3 years’ experience with underground, long hole and exploration drills and mining equipment (Preferred).
- A mechanical background and aptitude, with skills in operating and maintaining machinery.
- A current registered driver’s license is preferred.
- Be physically fit and have good physical dexterity.
- Prefer working outdoors.
- Must be able to pass drug and alcohol tests, as well as random tests as required.
- Grade 12
- A valid First Aid level C
- Ability to work with limited supervision and be accountable for your actions.
- Able to travel, work long hours & shift work for extended periods (camp setting). Be adaptive to living without the normal comforts of home and under prevailing climatic conditions.
- Ability to problem solve - Find a solution for or deal proactively with work-related problems.
- Have a positive attitude.
- Maintain confidentiality.
Applicants must possess a work history that highlights the following combination of skills and experience: Previous experience in the diamond drill industry is an asset. Preferred candidates will be self-motivated, have strong communication and problem-solving skills, be well-organized, work well with others and be interested in making a change.
On-the-job training is provided.
Wages: $45.00 - $50.00 per hour.
Hours: 12-hour shifts, for 28 days straight, followed by 14 days off.
Benefits: Medical benefits, dental benefits, vision care benefits. Travel expenses paid. Accommodation and meals are provided.
Language: English
Location of Work: Applicants will be employed in one of the locations listed below and may be required to work in several different locations:
Northeast Ontario Region:
Vale Sudbury, Sudbury, ON
Mines Richmont Inc - Dubreuilleville, ON
Goldcorp Inc - Chapleau, ON
Kirkland Lake Gold - Kirkland Lake, ON
Goldcorp Inc - Timmins, ON
Canadian Malartic Corp. - Kirkland Lake, ON
Timmins, Ontario
Northwest Ontario region includes:
Goldcorp Inc., Red Lake, ON
Western Canada
Winnipeg, Manitoba
British Columbia
Questions? Please contact us at (204) 885-7532 or [email protected]
25 Durum Dr. , Centreport, Manitoba, R4B-0A6.
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