Underground Automotive Service Technician

Base Rate: $55.00/hr ot:
After 8 hours daily, paid at $82.50/hr schedule: 14X14 - 12-hour days. Shift Premium: $1.25/hr night shift premium. Accommodations:
Camp provided. Flights Paid:
Yes, fly into the location from any major airport in Canada. Tools Provided:
Tools and truck will be provided. Travel Allowance:
Will be provided upon arrival and upon departure from your 14-day shift rotation

Big Country Equipment is a BC-based heavy equipment repair and maintenance company that works with resource-based customers in the mining, construction, forestry, and oil and gas sectors across Canada. Founded in 2017, we have grown rapidly from a one-truck operation to a high-performing team of over 200 employees and a fleet of 55+ fully tooled service trucks. We are committed to supporting customers throughout Canada, providing 24/7 service, 365 days a year.

Big Country Equipment is hiring an experienced, licensed Automotive Service Technician to perform field service, diagnostics, maintenance, and repairs on a variety of vehicles and machines. This is a rotational field-service opportunity working on a 14-day on, 14-day off schedule. The successful technician will primarily troubleshoot and repair a fleet of pickup trucks using company-provided tools while supporting customer operations safely and professionally.

• Inspect, troubleshoot, diagnose, maintain, and repair light-duty vehicles operating on mine sites
• Perform maintenance and repairs on pickup trucks, service vehicles, and other light-duty fleet vehicles used in mining operations.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, steering, suspension, brake, drivetrain, and other vehicle system issues.
• Perform scheduled maintenance, preventive maintenance, breakdown repairs, and unscheduled repairs. Use computerized diagnostic software, scan tools, testing equipment, and technical information to identify required repairs.
• Repair and replace engines, transmissions, drivetrain components, steering and suspension components, braking systems, and electrical components as required.
• Perform inspections and identify vehicle defects or components requiring repair or replacement.
• Prepare accurate and detailed service reports and maintenance documentation.
• Test repaired vehicles to confirm safe and proper operation.
• Recommend required repairs and opportunities to improve vehicle reliability.
• Follow all company safety procedures, customer-site requirements, and mine-site safety standards.
• Maintain all required trade certifications, licenses, and site training.
• Report to work fit for duty and prepared to complete assigned work safely.
• All related duties as assigned.

• Three or more years of recent experience diagnosing, maintaining, and repairing automotive or light-duty vehicles.
• Experience maintaining light-duty fleet vehicles in mining, industrial, construction, or other demanding work environments is preferred.
• Red Seal Automotive Service Technician certification is preferred.
• Experience diagnosing and repairing pickup trucks and other light-duty fleet vehicles is preferred.
• Experience with Toyota Land Cruiser 70 Series and/or Hilux is strongly preferred.
• Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills across mechanical, electrical, steering, engines, suspension, braking, transmission, and drivetrain systems.
• Experience using computerized diagnostic software, scan tools, and testing equipment.
• Commitment to working safely in an active mine-site environment.

• 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.
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