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Finning

Heavy Duty Mechanic - Field - Fort Hills

Fort McMurray, AB, CA

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Role family
Skilled trades
Seniority
Mid level
Country
CA
Work mode
On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly
23 Sept 2026

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the posting

Company:

Finning Canada

Number of Openings:

5

Worker Type:

Permanent

Position Overview:

Finning is growing fast—and so are the opportunities!

We’re hiring Heavy Duty Mechanics to support our customer in the Oil Sands at our Suncor Fort Hills location. If you have large CAT mining equipment experience this job is for you. Don’t miss out - apply today!

  • What’s in it for you?
  • Industry Leading Wage: $70.19 - $77.99/h
  • Continuous Shift Premium: $3.50/h
  • Night Shift Premium: $3.50/h *when applicable
  • Continuous Shift: 14x14; extra 15 scheduled weeks off per year
  • Vacation and flex/sick time in year one!
  • Premium camp and customer flights provided
  • 75% Employer paid medical benefits
  • 6% Voluntary Employee Share Purchase, earns 2% Finning match
  • 6% Employer paid pension, plus additional match
  • CAT certified training: Additional certifications and skill development paid for by Finning

Job Description:

  • Safety conscious team player with excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills with a high attention to detail
  • Troubleshoot and repair Caterpillar equipment
  • Perform field diagnosis and field running repairs
  • Utilize Caterpillar SIS and ET daily
  • Complete technical documentation (service reports, warranty, crossover notes)
  • Interact with customers, sales support, and the rest of the Finning team
  • Work with the Service Supervisor and Leadhand on various tasks as required

Qualifications:

  • Journeyperson Heavy Equipment Technician (HET) Certification
  • Strong field troubleshooting skills on the Caterpillar mining product line required
  • Field technician experience
  • Valid class 5 driver’s license with a successful recent drivers abstract
  • Dedication to safety
  • Understanding of the Caterpillar product line will be considered an asset
  • Completion or be in the process of completing Finning S-level courses would also be considered an asset

Important Detail:

  • This position will work a 14x14 shift, rotating days and nights, and will provide support to Fort Hills shop and field.
  • Customer provided camp and flights from Calgary or Edmonton
  • A condition of employment is the ability to be fit tested and the ability 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
  • Any future shift changes that may occur will be made in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Collective Agreement.
  • Candidate selection will be in compliance with the terms of the current 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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