Heavy Duty Mechanic - The Cat Rental Store - Fort McMurray
- Fort McMurray, AB
- On-site
- Posted Oct 15, 2026
- 1 position
$63–$70 / hour
Opens an external site
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Experience level
- Mid-level · 2+ years
- Minimum education
- Professional degree
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
Job summary
The Heavy Duty Mechanic will troubleshoot and repair a wide range of Caterpillar rental equipment, including small engines, construction tools, and aerial work platforms. They are also responsible for performing diagnostics, completing technical service reports, and interacting with customers and the internal Finning team.
Job details
Company: Finning Canada Number of Openings: 2 Worker Type: Permanent Position Overview: Join the Finning Canada family, part of the world’s largest Caterpillar dealer. We are currently looking for a dedicated Heavy Duty Mechanic who will be responsible for the service tasks on product line ranging from construction tools, small engine equipment such as compaction equipment, pumps to compact construction equipment (e.g. Mini excavators and skid steers,) and Aerial Work Platform equipment, based out of our TCRS Fort McMurray Branch. This field position will work a 14x14 continuous shift rotation. If you are a safety conscious team player, self-motivated, autonomous, detail-oriented and possess your Journeyperson Heavy Equipment Technician certification, then you are exactly who we are looking for! Job Description: Troubleshoot and repair Caterpillar rental equipment, which includes small engine equipment, construction tools, compact construction equipment, and aerial work platform equipment Perform a wide variety of equipment repair diagnostics Utilize Caterpillar SIS and ET as required 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: Journeyperson Heavy Equipment Technician (HET) Certification Valid class 5 driver’s license with a successful recent drivers abstract Safety conscious team player with excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills with a high attention to detail Completion of Finning S-Levels, Failure Analysis, Machine Electronic Controls, or Tier 4 training would be considered an asset Completion of Caterpillar product courses would be considered an asset Previous repair and troubleshooting experience with construction tools, small engine equipment, aerial work platform equipment and diesel generator 8KW to 200KW would be considered an asset Notes: This field position is located out of our TCRS Fort McMurray branch on a continuous shift, 14x14 shift rotation $63.33 - $69.62 / h A condition of employment is the ability to be fit tested and the ability to wear a respirator 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 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.
What you’ll do
The Heavy Duty Mechanic will troubleshoot and repair a wide range of Caterpillar rental equipment, including small engines, construction tools, and aerial work platforms. They are also responsible for performing diagnostics, completing technical service reports, and interacting with customers and the internal Finning team.
Requirements
Candidates must possess a Journeyperson Heavy Equipment Technician (HET) certification and a valid class 5 driver’s license. The role requires a safety-conscious individual capable of working a 14x14 shift rotation and passing a respirator fit test.
Listed skills
- Technical Documentation · Preferred
- Customer service · Preferred
- Safety Compliance · Preferred
- Troubleshooting · Preferred
Other relevant skills
Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.
- Heavy equipment maintenance
- Troubleshooting
- Equipment diagnostics
- Caterpillar SIS
- Caterpillar ET
- Small engine repair
- Construction tool repair
- Aerial work platform maintenance
- Diesel generator repair
- Technical documentation
- Safety compliance
- Customer service
- Failure analysis
- Machine electronic controls
- Equipment Repair
- Sales Support
- Valid Driver's License
- Self-Motivation
- Construction
- Communication
- Heavy Equipment
- Diesel Generators
- Disabilities
- Product Lining
- Small Engines
- Technical Documentation
- Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
- Teamwork
- Detail Oriented
Job areas
- Trades
- Construction
- Energy
- Manufacturing
- Logistics
- Heavy Duty Mechanic
- Heavy Equipment Mechanic
- Agricultural and Industrial Machinery Mechanics and Repairers
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines
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