Heavy Duty Mechanic - Field - CNRL

Job Posted: 2026-03-23
Location:
Fort Mcmurray, AB, CA

Company:

Finning Canada

Number of Openings:

1

Worker Type:

Permanent

Position Overview:

Finning is growing fast—and so are the opportunities!

We’re hiring Heavy Duty Field Mechanics to support our customer in the Oil Sands at CNRL. 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: $67.49 - $74.99/h
• Continuous Shift Premium: $3.50/h
• Night Shift Premium: $3.50/h
• Continuous Shift: 7x7; extra 15 scheduled weeks off per year
• Vacation and flex/sick time in year one!
• Premium camp and customer flights provided
• Employer paid medical benefits
• Share Purchase options (with matching) and Employer paid Pension
• Employee Rewards – exclusive access to discounts and perks
• CAT Dealer Training

Job Description:

Major Job Functions: 

  • Troubleshoot and repair and maintain Caterpillar mining equipment 
  • Perform field diagnosis and field running repairs 
  • Large scale overhauls and rebuilds 
  • Component replacements 
  • 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 

Qualifications: 

  • Journeyperson Heavy Equipment Technician (HET) Certification 
  • Experience as a Heavy Equipment Technician 
  • Strong field troubleshooting skills on the Caterpillar mining product line required for field based positions 
  • Valid class 5 driver’s license with a successful recent drivers abstract required for field positions  

Important Details: 

  • This position is on a 7x7 shift rotation based out of our CNRL facility
  • A condition of employment is the ability to obtain Customer Site access (Drug & Alcohol, fitness testing) and wear a respirator where applicable 
  • Camp and flights provided from Edmonton or Calgary
  • Candidate selection will be in compliance with the terms of the current collective agreement
  • Any future shift changes that may occur will be made in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Collective Agreement
  • 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.