Heavy Equipment Technician – Field

Finning International Inc
2 month ago CV/1st Screening Regional Specialists & Senior Technical Roles Full Time Permanent Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada

Company Overview

company hq location

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

organization name

Finning International Inc

industry type

Manufacturing - Machinery

business maturity

Growth-Innovate, Maintain

funding

Public company listed on TSX (ticker: FTT); public since 1969. USD Funding

revenue

~C$11.2B (FY2024 revenue)

revenue

More than 5000 Employees

revenue

https://www.finning.com

Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/FinningCA/

LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/company/finning/

Company Overview

Finning is the world’s largest Caterpillar dealer, founded in 1933, providing sales, rental, parts, and service for Cat® equipment and engines... Read More

Company Culture

Safety-first, customer-focused, inclusive and growth-minded culture underpinned by values co-created with employees; emphasis on voice, development,... Read More

Company Vision

Leveraging our global expertise and insight, we are a trusted partner to our customers by delivering solutions that enable their success.

Company Mission

We believe in partnering and innovating to build and power a better world.

Company Insights

• FY2024 revenue C$11.2B; net revenue C$10.1B (+6% YoY). ... Read More

Company Values

Customer partnership, safety, integrity, people-centric culture, performance and innovation

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Job Overview

business maturity
Job Level

Specialists & Senior Technical Roles

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Reports To

Service Supervisor

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Date

Immediate

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Role Scope

Regional

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Worksite Location

On-Site

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Working Hours

Shift Hours

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Job Location

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada

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Employment Type

Full Time Permanent

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Job Family Category

Field Service & Technical Operations

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Right To Work

Citizen, Permanent Resident, Work Visa Holder

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Need To Travel

Yes – frequent local/regional travel to customer sites

Role Purpose

Perform troubleshooting, repairs, maintenance, and diagnostics on a variety of Caterpillar equipment in the field for Finning Canada customers.

Potential Upsides

Premium field role (field/shift premiums), overtime & double time availability; exposure to advanced Cat® systems (SIS, ET); strong training (CAT... Read More

Potential Challenges

Working outdoors in variable weather; travel to remote sites; emergency call-outs; heavy components; maintaining safety and documentation standards... Read More

Disability Note

Two openings; permanent positions; Red Seal Journeyperson preferred.

Accountabilities/Responsibilities

Job Focus
Field diagnostics, repair and maintenance of Cat® equipment; documentation; customer interaction; safety compliance; tooling/inventory upkeep.
Key Accountabilities/Responsibilities Main Focus (%)
Sales and Marketing
business maturity

5%

Customer Management

Delivery and Operations
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15%

Field Service/IT Support Management

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5%

Project Management

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55%

Technical and Engineering Support

Governance, Risk, and Performance Excellence
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5%

Organisation Communication

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10%

Performance Excellence

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5%

Risk and IT Governance Management

Job Description

ob Description: What’s In It For You? Compensation & Wellness Perks · Hourly rate starting at of $40.99 (dependant on experience) · Field and Shift Premiums · Paid breaks, vacation, sick and flex time · Emp...Read More

direct reports
No of Direct Reports

0

indirect reports
No of Indirect Reports

0

Budget Responsibility

None

Initial Job Focus

Master site safety protocols; complete onboarding & CAT systems (SIS/ET) refresh; shadow diagnostics on top SK customer fleets; independently run... Read More

Key Performance Indicators/Performance Metrics
Delivery and Operations

Percentage of on-time service visits

Technician productivity rate

Number of repeat service visits

% jobs closed with complete documentation, First-time-fix rate, Warranty claim accuracy rate

Mean time to repair (MTTR)

Number of diagnostic errors resolved

Equipment downtime reduction percentage

Motivational Factors

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Career Prospects

Progression to Senior Field Technician, Leadhand, Product Support/Diagnostics Specialist, or Service Supervisor; cross-regional Cat fleet exposure.

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Hours Per Week

40

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Work Day Hours

8

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Equal Opportunity Employer

Yes

salary-negotiable
Salary Negotiable

No

Motivation for Applying

Premium field comp (overtime/premiums), cutting-edge Cat® systems, strong safety culture and benefits, and clear advancement pathways.

Development Opportunities

CAT Dealer Training; S-Levels, Failure Analysis, Machine Electronic Controls, Tier 4 courses; exposure to SIS/ET; OEM/engine rebuild skills

Employee Benefits (Incentive/Bonus)

Variable annual bonus Short Term Variable Incentive : Variable annual bonus

Employee Share Purchase Plan Options (ESPP) Shares/Stock : Employee Share Purchase Plan Options (ESPP)

Employee Benefits (Non Cash Benefits/Flexible Benefits)

Medical Insurance : Comprehensive Benefits (includes medical)

Pension : RRSP Options (employer plan)

Education : Training sessions and learning/development opportunities.

Vehicle : Company car provided

Vacation/Leave : Paid vacation; paid breaks; flex & sick time (JD)

Sick Leave : Sick time

Fitness/Health

Mobile Phone : Smart phone provided

Employee Benefits (Fixed/Variable Allowances/Expenses)

Overtime : Overtime & double time available

Training and Development : CAT Dealer Training

Travel

Boot Allowance, Tool Allowance , Field & Shift Premiums

Hiring Profile

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Minimum Education

Technical Certificate, Vocational Certificate

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Specialisation

Journeyperson HET program/technical trade certification, Apprenticeship/Red Seal pathway

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Leadership

Cross-Functional Leader

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Languages

English

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Technology/Software

Caterpillar SIS, Cat ET, MS Office/Teams, CMMS/service reporting tools (Finning systems)

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Equipment/Tools

Cat® heavy equipment, diagnostic laptop/interfaces, hydraulic/pressure testing equipment, torque tools, lifting/overhead crane (as trained)

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Desired Work Experience (In Years)

3

Knowledge

Cat® product line; use of Caterpillar SIS (Service Information System) & Cat ET (Electronic Technician); hydraulics, powertrain,... Read More

Competencies

Note: Core Competencies Marked as ()

Technical Fault Diagnosis
Preventive Maintenance
Root Cause Analysis
Technical Documentation
On-Site Customer Interaction
Safety Compliance
Tool & Asset Management
Quality Assurance

Job Description

Responsibilities:

<h2><strong>ob Description:</strong></h2>
<p>What&rsquo;s In It For You?</p>
<p>Compensation &amp; Wellness Perks</p>
<p>&middot; Hourly rate starting at of $40.99 (dependant on experience)</p>
<p>&middot; Field and Shift Premiums</p>
<p>&middot; Paid breaks, vacation, sick and flex time</p>
<p>&middot; Employee Share Purchase Plan Options</p>
<p>&middot; RRSP Options</p>
<p>&middot; Variable Annual Bonus</p>
<p>&middot; Overtime &amp; double time hours available</p>
<p>&middot; Boot Allowance &amp; Tool Allowance</p>
<p>&middot; Tool Allowance</p>
<p>&middot; Comprehensive Benefits</p>
<p>&middot; CAT Dealer Training</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Major Job Functions</p>
<p>&middot; Troubleshoot and repair Caterpillar equipment at customer facilities and work sites</p>
<p>&middot; Maintain and track inventory and tooling</p>
<p>&middot; Perform a wide variety of equipment repair diagnostics</p>
<p>&middot; Utilize Caterpillar SIS and ET daily</p>
<p>&middot; Complete technical documentation (service reports, warranty, crossover notes)</p>
<p>&middot; Interact with internal and external customers</p>
<p>&middot; Work with the Service Supervisor and Leadhand on various tasks as required</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Education &amp; Experience</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>&middot; Journeyperson Red Seal HET certification required</p>
<p>&middot; Valid driver&rsquo;s license with a successful recent drivers abstract</p>
<p>&middot; Safety conscious team player with excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills with a high attention to detail</p>
<p>&middot; Completion of Finning S-Levels, Failure Analysis, Machine Electronic Controls, or Tier 4 training would be considered an asset</p>
<p>&middot; Previous gas engine and power generation experience would be considered an asset</p>
<p>&middot; Completion of Caterpillar product courses would be considered an asset</p>
<p>&middot; Previous repair and troubleshooting experience with Caterpillar general line products would be considered an asset</p>
<p>&middot; Engine and/or component rebuilding experience would be considered an asset</p>
<p>&middot; Transmission or Hydraulic testing would be considered an asset</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>&middot; Any other relevant training as required would be considered an asset such as:</p>
<p>o WHMIS</p>
<p>o H2S Alive</p>
<p>o Fall Protection</p>
<p>o Forklift</p>
<p>o Overhead Crane</p>
<p>o Eye, Hand and Back Safety</p>
<p>o Transportation of Dangerous goods</p>
<p>o Contamination control</p>

Key Skils:

N/A

Education : Technical Certificate,Vocational Certificate

Employment Type : Full Time Permanent

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