Base Rate: $62.50/hr.
OT: 4 hours daily, paid at $93.75/hr.
Schedule: 14X14 - 12-hour days
Shift Premium: $1.25/hr. Night shift premium
Accommodations: Camp Accomodations
Flights Paid: Yes, fly into the location from any major airport in Canada
Tools Provided: Tools and truck will be provided
Travel Allowance: Paid up to 8 hours at regular rate for the day before and after the 14-day shift
About Us:
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 Heavy Duty Mechanic (Equipment Technician) to perform field service, diagnostics, maintenance, and repairs on heavy mining equipment, with a primary focus on Pit Viper and Sandvik drills. This is a rotational field-service opportunity working a 14-day-on, 14-day-off schedule. The successful technician will troubleshoot and repair surface drills and other off-road heavy equipment using company-provided tools while supporting customer operations safely and professionally. Licensed Truck and Transport Mechanics and Agricultural Equipment Technicians may also be considered if they have strong, relevant experience.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Inspect, troubleshoot, diagnose, maintain, and repair surface drills, with a primary focus on Pit Viper and Sandvik drills.
- Perform field-service repairs on drills and other heavy mining and construction equipment.
- Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, transmission, and drivetrain issues.
- Troubleshoot and repair drill systems and components as required.
- Repair or replace transmission components, differential gears, driveshafts, hydraulic components, and related equipment components.
- Use computerized diagnostic software, testing equipment, schematics, and technical information to identify required repairs.
- Complete scheduled maintenance, preventive maintenance, breakdown repairs, and unscheduled work orders.
- Perform field-service repairs on other heavy equipment types and brands, including Caterpillar (CAT), Komatsu, Hitachi, and John Deere.
- Prepare accurate and detailed service reports.
- Test repaired equipment to confirm safe and proper operation.
- Recommend required repairs and opportunities to improve equipment reliability.
- Follow all company safety procedures, customer-site requirements, and regulatory standards.
- Maintain all required trade certifications, licences, and site training.
- Report to work fit for duty and prepared to complete assigned field-service work safely.
- All related duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- Three or more years of recent experience diagnosing and repairing heavy or off-road equipment.
- Experience diagnosing, maintaining, and repairing surface drills is preferred.
- Experience working on Pit Viper or Sandvik drills is preferred.
- Recent field-service experience is preferred, ideally working independently from a service truck.
- A valid provincial trade certification as a Heavy-Duty Equipment Technician is preferred.
- Licensed Truck and Transport Mechanics or Agricultural Equipment Technicians may also be considered when they have relevant heavy-equipment repair experience.
- Red Seal certification is an asset but is not required for candidates who hold a valid provincial trade certification recognized in the province where they will work.
- Experience repairing mining equipment is preferred; however, strong construction, forestry, agricultural, or other off-road equipment experience may also be considered.
- Experience with Caterpillar, Komatsu, Hitachi, or John Deere equipment is preferred.
- Experience repairing electric shovels, hydraulic shovels, or other heavy mining equipment is an asset.
- Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills across mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, transmission, and drivetrain systems.
- Experience using computerized diagnostic software and testing equipment.
All Successful Candidates Must:
- Be proficient in English, both verbal and written.
- 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.
- Be able to lift 50 lbs. comfortably.
- Not seeking subcontractor roles (we are not offering subcontractor opportunities at this time).
We thank everyone for applying; however, we will contact only those who have the required knowledge and experience for an interview.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Big Country is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities without discrimination or harassment based on race, religion, national origin, status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, or any other protected status under the law. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples and kindly request that individuals from Indigenous communities clearly identify their status during the application process.
Pay: From $62.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Application question(s):
- When are you available to start?
- Do you have a valid driver's license?
- Do you have a clean driver's abstract?
- Are you comfortable living in shared housing when not in camp?
- Can you pass a criminal record check?
Experience:
- service truck: 3 years (required)
- fixing mining equipment: 2 years (preferred)
- repairing surface drills do you have? : 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Heavy Duty Equipment Technician certification (preferred)
- Red Seal (preferred)
Work Location: On the road
