Job Description

Location: Ontario
Base Rate: $62.50/hr.
OT: 4 hours daily paid out at $93.75/hr.
Schedule: 14X14 - 12-hour days
Night Shift Premium: $1.25/hr.
Accommodations: Camp Provided
Flights Paid: Yes, fly into the location from any major airport in Canada
Tools Provided: Yes, you will be working out of brand-new fully tooled service trucks
Travel Time: Paid to and from the site daily and at each end of your set

About Us

Big Country Equipment is a BC-based heavy equipment service repair company that works with resource-based customers in the construction, forestry, mining, and oil and gas sectors in Western Canada. Since our founding in 2017, we have grown rapidly from a one-truck operation to over 100 employees and a fleet of more than 30 fully equipped service trucks, providing 24/7 support to customers throughout Western Canada.

We are looking for skilled and career-minded Drill Mechanics to join our team. This position is based at multiple locations across Canada., primarily servicing surface drills used in open-pit mining operations.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Inspect, troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair surface drills and related heavy equipment used in mining and construction.
• Perform maintenance and repairs on hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical. systems on rotary, percussion, and DTH (Down the Hole) surface drills.
• Conduct transmission, drive-train, and engine repairs, including replacing components and performing system diagnostics.
• Utilize computerized and other testing equipment to determine faults and necessary repairs.
• Read and interpret service manuals, work orders, and schematics to determine required procedures.
• Carry out both scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and repair tasks.
• Perform preventative maintenance to maximize equipment uptime and minimize breakdowns.
• Ensure proper documentation of service work, including detailed reports on repairs performed.
• Adhere to safety protocols and maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Collaborate with site supervisors, mechanics, and other team members to ensure operational efficiency.

Job Requirements

Experience & Certifications:

• Minimum of 3 years of recent experience as a Drill Mechanic , preferably working out of a service truck in mining or heavy construction environments.
• Journeyman Heavy Duty Off-Road Technician or equivalent certification required.
• Experience with off-road mobile mining and construction equipment with varied brands and models will be considered an asset. 
• Red Seal certification required.
• Strong experience with surface drill brands such as Epiroc, Sandvik, Atlas Copco, Komatsu, and Caterpillar,
• Extensive knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems on surface drills.
• Ability to read hydraulic and electrical schematics to troubleshoot complex issues.

Technical Skills:

• Solid experience diagnosing and troubleshooting surface drill components.
• Strong electrical and hydraulic troubleshooting and repair skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work professionally with co-workers and customers.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

• Must be willing to work in an alcohol and drug-free camp environment.
• Physically fit – ability to lift 50 lbs. comfortably.
• Must be able to work outdoors in various weather conditions and environments.
• Comfortable working long shifts in remote locations.

All Successful Candidates Must:

• Be proficient in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Have a valid Class 5 Driver’s License.
• 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.
• Not be seeking sub-contractor roles (we are not offering sub-contractor opportunities at this time).

We want to thank everyone for applying, however, only applicants that possess the required knowledge and experience will be contacted for an interview.

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