Heavy Duty Mechanic

Location: Fort McMurray, AB 
Base Rate: $ 62.50/hr. 
OT: 4 hours daily, paid out at $93.75/hr. 
Schedule: 14X14 - 12-hour days 
Night Shift Premium: $1.25/hr. 
Accommodations: Company housing is provided at no additional cost 
Flights Paid: Yes, fly into the location from any major airport in Canada 
Tools Provided: Tools will be provided 
Travel Time: Paid up to 8 hours at $62.50 per hour on travel days 
Meal Allowance: $60 per day  

About Us:

Big Country Equipment is a BC-based heavy equipment service and 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 200 employees and a fleet of over 50 fully equipped service trucks, serving customers throughout Western Canada 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Big Country Equipment is hiring an experienced licensed Heavy Duty Mechanic (Equipment Technician) to perform field service, diagnostics, maintenance, and repairs on heavy mining and construction equipment. This is a rotational field-service opportunity working a 14-days-on, 14-days-off schedule. The successful technician will troubleshoot and repair off-road heavy equipment using company-provided tools while supporting customer operations safely and professionally. Licensed Truck and Transport Mechanics and Agricultural Equipment Technicians may also be considered with strong, relevant experience repairing heavy or off-road equipment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Inspect, troubleshoot, diagnose, maintain, and repair heavy mining and construction equipment.
• Perform field-service repairs on multiple equipment types and brands, including Caterpillar (CAT), Komatsu, Hitachi, and John Deere.
• Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, transmission, and drivetrain issues.
• Repair or replace transmission components, differential gears, driveshafts, and related drivetrain components.
• Use computerized diagnostic software, testing equipment, and technical information to identify required repairs.
• Complete scheduled maintenance, preventive maintenance, breakdown repairs, and unscheduled work orders.
• Prepare accurate and detailed service reports.
• Test repaired equipment to confirm safe and proper operation.
• Recommend required repairs and opportunities to improve equipment reliability.
• Follow all company safety procedures, customer-site requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Maintain all required trade certifications, licences, and site training.
• Report to work fit for duty and prepared to complete assigned field-service work safely.
• All related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Three or more years of recent experience diagnosing and repairing heavy or off-road equipment.
• Recent field-service experience is preferred, ideally working independently from a service truck.
• A valid provincial trade certification as a Heavy-Duty Equipment Technician is preferred.
• Licensed Truck and Transport Mechanics or Agricultural Equipment Technicians may also be considered when they have relevant heavy-equipment repair experience.
• Red Seal certification is an asset but is not required for candidates who hold a valid provincial trade certification recognized in the province where they will work.
• Experience repairing mining equipment is preferred; however, strong construction, forestry, agricultural, or other off-road equipment experience may also be considered.
• Experience with Caterpillar, Komatsu, Hitachi, or John Deere equipment is preferred.
• Experience repairing surface drills, electric shovels, or hydraulic shovels is an asset.
• Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills across mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, transmission, and drivetrain systems.
• Experience using computerized diagnostic software and testing equipment.

All Successful Candidates Must:

• Be proficient in English, both verbal and written.
• Have a valid Class 5 Driver’s License.
• Provide a minimum of 2 direct supervisor references.
• Pass a Criminal Record check.
• Provide a clean 5-year driver’s abstract.
• Pass an 8-panel drug test (including marijuana) and an alcohol breath test.
• Be able to lift 50 lbs. comfortably.
• Not seeking subcontractor roles (we are not offering subcontractor opportunities at this time).

We thank everyone for applying; however, we will conta