Job Description

Are you looking for stable, permanent, full-time employment where rotations have you putting in full time hours for only 1/2 the year?

We have Heavy Equipment Technician - Lead Hand position available and a continual need to add experienced Red Seal/Journeyman Heavy Equipment Technicians who specialize in Construction and Mining Equipment repair.

These positions are in safety-sensitive environments on a 24/17 rotation within a mine site in the North British Columbia.

The ideal Heavy Equipment Technician - Lead Hand will be:

• Must be Experienced in Remote Rotational Mining Work
• Able to understand equipment systems to effectively and efficiently determine the necessary route for repairs.
• Highly motivated and self-driven to do their best work every day.
• Experienced, competent and able to repair, troubleshoot, adjust, overhaul and maintain mobile heavy duty equipment.
• An enthusiastic team player and leader.
• Able to accept learning opportunities to continually develop themselves professionally and personally.
• Willing to work outside of perhaps their typical scope of Equipment. Screens, Crushers, Generators, Pumps, Drills etc. (All equipment to run a fully remote mine will be in your repair purview)

Accommodations are provided including your own room and a bathroom (Overlap Days). Successful technicians will receive flight and travel accommodations to site and returned to Their Home Location, they will be responsible for travel on their own time.

In pursuing a career with this industry leader, you are opening the door to a fulfilling career with a dynamic company that continues to grow and develop.

Compensation:

• $50 -$60/HR Depending on Experience.
• OT After 8 Hours a Day
• Comprehensive Benefit Program
• RRSP Matching
• Production Bonus in Year 2
• 3 Months off during the winter

The Job:

• 12-hour shifts. Only Day Shift, NO NIGHTS!
• 24 days on and 17 days off rotation. 
• Specialize in and on Modern Open Pit Mining Equipment Maintenance & Repair.
• Check dozers, haul trucks, excavators and other heavy construction and mining equipment for proper performance.
• Inspect equipment for defects and malfunctions.
• Diagnose faults or malfunctions using computerized and other testing equipment to determine extent of repair required.
• Repair and replace defective parts, components and/or systems.
• Test repaired equipment for proper performance and that it meets or exceeds manufacturer's specifications.
• Majority of work is performed in the shop; required to work independently and as part of a team.
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What We Need From YOU:

• A Valid Red Seal or BC Heavy Equipment License.
• A minimum of 4 years experience working with Construction or Open Pit Mining Equipment.
• MUST include in depth experience with one or more of: CAT, Komatsu, John Deere, Volvo or Hitachi Equipment.
• Excellent troubleshooting and technical skills.
• Superior mechanical aptitude.
• Shop and/or field work experience.
• Demonstrated commitment to safe work practices.
• Collaborative communication style.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A complete set of mechanics tools.
• The ability to work in a remote location.
• The ability to lift and manage 50 pounds without assistance.
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As part of our Hiring Process, YOU will be asked to:

• Provide a criminal record check.
• Complete drug and alcohol screening with a negative result.
• Complete a fitness evaluation related specifically to your position.

This is a unique opportunity for experienced min mechanics to become part of a close team of individuals. Focused on Work/Life balance. The Camp closes for approximately 3 months of the year, typically from December until March.