Heavy Duty Mechanic

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Job Title: Journeyman Heavy Equipment Technician

Location: Kamloops, BC and surrounding area

Base Rate: $62.50/hr.

OT: 4 hours daily paid out at $93.75/hr.

Schedule: 5x2, 7x7 or 14X14 - 12 hour days

Night Shift Premium: $1.25/hr.

Accommodations: Company housing is provided at no additional cost some sites have camp accommodations

Flights Paid: Yes, fly into the location from any major airport in Canada

Tools Provided: Tools will be provided

Travel Time: Paid where applicable

Meal Allowance: $60 per day when not in camp

About Us:

Big Country Equipment is a BC-based heavy equipment service repair company that works with resource-based customers in the construction, forestry, mining, and oil and gas sectors in Western Canada. Big Country Equipment was formed in 2017. We have grown rapidly from a one-truck operation to over 130 employees and a fleet of over 35 fully tooled service trucks, taking care of customers throughout Canada 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

We are looking for self-starters who are career-minded, ready, and willing to get the job done in a safe, positive manner, and must be able to work professionally with co-workers and customers. This job is in many locations across BC, SK, and ON, and we are mainly servicing mining and construction equipment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

- Inspect, troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair, various types, and brands of heavy equipment.

- Utilize computerized and other testing equipment to determine repairs and create detailed service reports.

- Transmission and drive-train repairs: repairing or replacing transmission components, differential gears, and drive shafts.

- Interpret and complete both scheduled and unscheduled work orders.

- Contribute to the ongoing reliability of all heavy equipment and complete preventative maintenance requirements.

- Test repaired equipment to verify proper maintenance.

- Make recommendations regarding repairs and methods for improvement.

- Adhere to all safety protocols, site regulations, and company policies.

- Maintain up-to-date certification and training as required.

- Arrive at work fit-for-duty each day.

Requirements:

- Must have a minimum of 3 years of recent experience working in the field preferably working out of a service truck working with off-road construction and mining equipment.

- Experience with mining equipment will be considered an asset.

- Machine brands preferably worked on are Hitachi, CAT, John Deere, Komatsu, etc..

- Must be a Journeyman Heavy Duty Off-Road Technician.

- Red Seal needed if coming from out of province.

- Solid experience diagnosing and troubleshooting.

All Successful Candidates Must:

- Be proficient in English, both verbal and written

- Have a valid Class 5 Driver’s License

- Pass a Criminal Record check

- Provide a clean 5-year driver’s abstract

- Pass an 8-panel drug test (including marijuana) and alcohol breath test

- Be able to lift 50 lbs. comfortably

- Not be seeking sub-contractor roles (we are not offering sub-contractor opportunities at this time)

We want to thank everyone for applying, however, only applicants that possess the required knowledge and experience will be contacted for an interview.

Big Country is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities without discrimination or harassment based on race, religion, national origin, status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, or any other protected status under the law. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples and kindly request that individuals from Indigenous communities clearly identify their status during the application process.

Take the Next Step in Your Career!

If you’re ready to work on heavy-duty vehicles, solve complex mechanical issues, and be part of a dedicated team, apply now! We're looking for mechanics who want to make a difference.