Heavy Duty Mechanic

We’re seeking Red Seal Heavy Duty Equipment Technicians to maintain the diverse fleet of mining equipment across our four mining operations.

As a Heavy Duty Equipment Technician at EVR, you’ll work on large-scale mobile mining equipment, performing preventive maintenance, major repairs, troubleshooting, and diagnostics. The fleet includes CAT 797s, D11s, 24

Ms, Komatsu 980

Es, and North America’s only P&H 4800 electric shovel.

4x4 and 8x8 shift schedules available consisting of days and nights.

• Relocation Assistance – up to $10,000
• Sign on bonus – $5,000
• Two Annual Bonus Plans
• Annual Trades Retention Bonus – up to $6,000
• Healthy Lifestyle Account – up to $1,000
• Comprehensive Benefits Plan
• Retirement Package

• Participate in and adhere to health and safety programs and policies
• Perform duties that range from routine preventive maintenance to repairing major breakdowns, including troubleshooting and diagnostics
• Disassemble and reassemble components such as engines, transmissions, cooling systems, fuel and exhaust systems, brakes, clutches, differentials, hydraulics, electrical systems and lubrication systems
• Provide innovative solutions and best practices
• Diagnose, maintain and repair mobile off-road mining equipment including haul trucks, graders, bulldozers, excavators, shovels, loaders, and other heavy equipment
• Work with brands including CAT, Komatsu, P&H, Hitachi, and others

• Valid Interprovincial Red Seal Heavy Duty Equipment Technician or equivalent
• Valid driver’s license

• Experience working with off-road heavy equipment
• Background in mining, construction, agriculture, forestry, oil & gas, or other heavy-industry environments
• Diesel engine experience considered for candidates looking to transition into off-road work

The position is site-based at EVR operations in the Elk Valley. Ability to reliably commute to or relocate near Sparwood, BC is necessary. EVR offers temporary housing support as follows:

• EVR Rental Units:
  Company-owned rental units available to new hires for short-term transition support (subject to availability)
• Elk Valley Lodge:
  Employees may have the option to rent a room at the Elk Valley Lodge in Elkford (subject to availability)
• Community Rental List: EVR maintains a list of community-owned rental accommodations to assist with your housing search

$128,000 – $134,000 CAD / Year

Base earnings reflected in the salary range include the hourly wage plus applicable shift premiums and will differ depending on location. It is calculated using a reasonably expected number of hours worked per year.

Successful candidates must be willing to satisfy a pre-employment drug screen and provide three professional references.