Heavy Duty Mechanic - Field

Finning.wd3.external

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Fort St John, BC, CA Until 10/7/2026 First posted August 8, 2026 Last posted August 8, 2026
Job description

Company:

Number of Openings:

1

Worker Type:

Permanent

Position Overview:

Finning is growing fast—and so are the opportunities!

We’re hiring Heavy Duty Mechanics to support our expanding operations in Fort St John. Apply today!

Location: Fort St John
Schedule: Monday to Friday
Permanent/Fulltime

What’s in it for you?

- Industry Leading Wage: $55.84/hr base rate (+$2.55/hr field premium)
- Employer paid medical benefits
- Employer paid pension and matched Share Purchase options
- CAT certified training: Additional certifications and skill development paid for by Finning

Job Description:

Basic Functions:

  • In this role, you’ll put your skills into action by partnering directly with customers to keep their operations running at peak performance. You’ll troubleshoot and oversee repairs on a wide range of Caterpillar equipment — both in the shop and out in the field—leveraging your technical knowledge to build trust, solve challenges, and deliver the reliability our customers depend on.

Qualifications:

  • Heavy Duty Mechanic certification

  • Previous Caterpillar and general line equipment repair experience

  • Experience working out of a service truck

  • Completion, or be in the process of completing Finning S-level courses

  • Computer literacy along with an understanding of Finning systems and software programs would be considered assets

Note: 

  • Must be able and willing to travel to and from customer sites across our territory 

  • Tooled company truck supplied, hotel & per diem or camp (when applicable)

Important Details:  

  • A condition of employment may include the ability to obtain Customer Site access (Drug & Alcohol, fitness testing) and wear a respirator where applicable  

  • 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.

About this role

Summary

Troubleshoot and repair Caterpillar equipment in the field and shop.

Job title

Heavy Duty Mechanic - Field

Experience level

null

Industry

industrial equipment

Location requirements

Fort St John, BC, Canada; on-site; travel required

Salary

$55.84/hr base rate (+$2.55/hr field premium)

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

heavy duty mechanic certificationcaterpillar experienceservice truck experiencefinning systems

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

heavy dutycaterpillarrepairfield servicetroubleshooting
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Fort St John, BC, Canada

On-site City