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Heavy Duty Mechanic Mining - BC Interior
@ Finning
Kamloops, British Columbia
Overview
Finning Canada is hiring 28 permanent Red Seal Journeyperson Heavy Duty Mechanics for its Mining Support Team based in Kamloops, supporting mine sites across BC's Interior. The role involves field troubleshooting, repairs, preventative maintenance and project work on Caterpillar mining equipment, on a 7x7 or 14x14 continuous shift rotation. Pay is $50.25 to $55.84 per hour, plus field and night shift premiums.
Pay:
$50.25–$55.84 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Troubleshoot and perform running repairs on CAT equipment in the field
- Perform preventative maintenance on Caterpillar mining equipment
- Diagnose faults using computerized testing equipment
- Carry out project-based overhauls and major repairs at mine sites
- Respond to customer needs in a timely, supportive manner
Requirements summary:
- Interprovincial Red Seal Journeyperson Heavy Equipment certification
- 3+ years of assembly, disassembly and overhaul experience
- 5+ years off-road mechanical experience recommended
- Knowledge of the Caterpillar mining product line is an asset
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to obtain customer site access and wear a respirator
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-09
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-10
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-10
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Maintenance & repair |
| Experience | 3+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | day, overnight |
| Travel | air: none · ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Outdoors, Plant or factory, Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Red Seal, Interprovincial Journeyperson Heavy Equipment Certification |
| Background checks | drug and alcohol |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan, Stock or equity, Employee discount, Paid training |
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Finning
| Field | Value |
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| Open jobs on Jobsy | 40 |
Company:
Finning CanadaNumber of Openings:
28Worker Type:
PermanentPosition Overview:
Finning Canada is looking for passionate and field experienced Red Seal Journeyperson Heavy Duty Mechanics to join our Mining Support Team based out of our Kamloops facility. In this role, you will be working directly with the Kamloops Mining Team supporting the ongoing activities at a variety of mining sites.If you are a customer focused Heavy Duty Mechanic (with Red Seal endorsement); looking for stability and career growth APPLY TODAY!
What’s In It For You?
• $50.25 - $55.84 / hr (probationary to full rate)
• $3.55 /hr Field Premium
• $3.25 /hr Nigh Shift Premium (when applicable)
• Shift Rotation: 7 x 7, extra scheduled weeks off per year
• Share Purchase options (with matching) and Employer paid Pension
• Employer paid Comprehensive Benefits
• Employee Rewards – exclusive access to discounts and perks
• CAT Dealer Training
Job Description:
Step into a role where your skills and experience truly matter. We need Heavy Duty Mechanics who excel when working independently and can hit the ground running to create instant value for our customers. In this role, you will be supporting major projects on customer mine sites performing, PCRs, overhauls, etc.
- Troubleshoot and perform running repairs on CAT equipment in a field environment
- Perform preventative maintenance across a wide range of Caterpillar Mining Equipment
- Project based work
- Diagnose faults or malfunctions using computerized and other testing equipment to determine extent of repair required
- Respond to customer needs in a positive, supportive, and timely manner to ensure maximum value for work performed.
- Various related duties as required
Qualifications:
- Interprovincial Journeyperson Heavy Equipment Certification required (Red Seal preferred)
- 3+ years experience in assembly and disassembly, performing overhauls
- 5+ Years Off Road Mechanical Experience recommended
- Safety conscious team player with excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills with a high attention to detail
- Strong interpersonal and communications skills, both written and verbal
- Understanding of the Caterpillar mining product line: 793D, 793F, D10T, D11, 24M is an asset
Important Details:
- This is a site position, on a 7 x 7 or 14 x 14 continuous shift rotation (day shift / night shift depending on customer requirements)
- A condition of employment requires the ability to obtain Customer Site Access (drug, alcohol and fitness testing) and the capacity to wear a respirator
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.
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