Heavy Duty Mechanic: $119,000 to $129,000 Per Year ($15,000 Sign-On Incentives)

Are you looking for a new career opportunity maintaining some of the world's largest mining equipment? This is the position for you!  

As a Heavy Duty Mechanic with Teck you are responsible for maintaining our diverse fleet of equipment including CAT 797's, D11's, 24M's, Komatsu 980E's, and potentially North America's only P&H 4800 shovel. 

We offer the chance to live and work in the majestic Rocky Mountains, where year round recreational activities such as hunting, fishing, skiing, snowmobiling, and biking are unlimited.  

The position is located on-site at our operations in the Elk Valley, and the ability to reliably commute to or relocate near Sparwood, B.C is necessary.  

Our tradespeople work an attractive 4 x 4 or 8 x 8 days and nights shift schedule, allowing for plenty of work/life balance. Add to this, challenging work assignments and excellent opportunities for career and professional growth with Canada’s largest diversified resource company and we think you’ll find what you’re looking for. 

Tradespeople are offered a competitive compensation package that includes: 

• Relocation Assistance - Up to $10,000 
• Two Annual Bonus Plans 
• Sign on bonus - $5,000 
• Annual Retention Bonus - Up to $6,000 
• Healthy Lifestyle Account - Up to $1,000 
• Employee Share Purchase Plan 
• Comprehensive Benefits Plan 
• Retirement Package 

Base Earnings: $119,000 - $129,000  

Base earnings 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.  

Responsibilities: 

• Be a courageous safety leader, adhere to and sponsor safety and environmental rules and procedures 
• Perform duties that range from routine preventative maintenance to repairing major breakdowns, including troubleshooting and diagnostics 
• Disassemble and reassemble components such as engines, transmissions, cooling systems, fuel and exhaust systems, breaks, clutches, differentials, hydraulics, electrical systems and lubrication systems 
• Providing 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 
• Working with brands including CAT, Komatsu, P&H, Hitachi, John Deere, Letourneau, Volvo, Marion upon others 

Qualifications: 

• Willing to relocate near Sparwood, B.C. 
• Valid Interprovincial Red Seal Journeyperson’s Heavy Duty Mechanic or Heavy Duty Technician Certification 
• Valid driver’s license 
• Strong interpersonal skills 
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team 
• Previous mining experience is an asset 
• Successful candidates must be willing to satisfy the pre-employment requirements of a pre-employment drug screen and three professional references.