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Apprentice Mechanic Field Fort McMurray

Finning


Job Location:

Fort McMurray - Canada

Monthly Salary: $ 62 - 70
Posted: 21 August 2026 (20 days ago)
Application Deadline: 18 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Company:
Finning Canada

Number of Openings:
2

Worker Type:
Permanent

Position Overview:
Finning is growing fastand so are the opportunities!

Were hiring Apprentice Field Mechanics to support our customers in the Wood Buffalo Region. If you are a current 3rd or 4th year apprentice and have large CAT mining and construction equipment service experience this job is for you. Dont miss out - apply today!

Whats in it for you
Industry Leading Wage: $62.39 - $70.19/h
Continuous Shift Premium: $3.50/h
Continuous Shift: 7x7; extra scheduled weeks off per year
Vacation and flex/sick time in year one!
Premium camp or location allowance 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:
  • Troubleshoot and repair Caterpillar equipment
  • Assist with a variety of field repairs and diagnostics as required
  • 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:

  • Must be a current 3rd or 4th year Heavy Equipment Technician Apprentice
  • Willing to work towards Heavy Equipment Technician Certification
  • Valid class 5 drivers license with a successful recent drivers abstract
  • Successfully meet Finnings educational and testing prerequisites. This includes: completion of grade 12 (not including a general equivalent diploma)
  • Meet the requirements of article 5.02 of the Alberta Collective Agreement
  • Highly motivated and safety focused
  • Excellent written and verbal communications skills
  • Previous Caterpillar experience and basic computer skills
  • Mechanical aptitude with a basic understanding of heavy equipment parts and repairs.

Note:

  • This position is located out of the Fort McMurray Town Shop facility on a 7x7 continuous shift rotation
  • Role will require access to various customer sites around the Wood Buffalo region a condition of employment is the ability to obtain customer site access (drug & alcohol fitness testing wear a respirator where applicable)and will be required to successfully complete necessary training and other activities based on customer requirements
  • 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
  • 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

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 notdiscriminate against applicants based on gender identity race national and ethnic origin religion age sexual orientation marital and family status and/or mental or physical 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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If you've noticed more Caterpillars crawling around your neighborhood, Finning International may be responsible. The company is the largest dealer of heavy equipment and diesel engines made by Caterpillar (CAT), the world's leading manufacturer of construction equipment. Finning opera ... View more

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