Location: Base options of Calgary, Edmonton or Red Deer
Shift: 7x7 continuous shift
Logistics: Tooled truck supplied
Travel: Per Diem & accommodations provided
• Wage $56.73-$63.03 (wage + RWA)
• $2.25 Field Premium, $3.50 Shift Premium
• Shift: 7x7 Continuous shift
• Paid Time Off in Year 1: Vacation, Sick & Flex Time
• Pension; with 5% Employee min. contribution, 1.25% Finning match
• Employee Share Purchase; 6% voluntary, 2% Finning match
• Employer paid medical benefits
• CAT certified training: Additional certifications and skill development paid for by FinningJob Description:
As a Gas Compression Tech, you’ll put your skills into action by partnering directly with customers to keep their operations running at peak performance. You’ll troubleshoot and oversee repairs on a wide range of Caterpillar gas and diesel engines—both in the shop and out in the field—leveraging your technical knowledge to build trust, solve challenges, and deliver the reliability our customers depend on. Your work will include:
- Field diagnosis and running repairs
- Large‑scale overhauls and rebuilds
- Component replacements
- Completing required paperwork and maintaining clear customer communication
Qualifications
- Journeyperson Heavy Duty Mechanic Certification (Millwright and Automotive also accepted)
- Valid class 5 driver’s license with a successful drivers abstract required for field positions
- Minimum 2 years experience as a Journeyperson Heavy Duty Mechanic Certification
- 2 years experience on gas engines and compressors
- 2 years experience operating a service truck
- Previous CAT general line experience including troubleshooting skills and a good understanding of CAT engine and powertrain components
- Completion, or in the process of completing Finning S-level courses
- Team player will have excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
- Must be able to demonstrate basic computer skills
Important Details
- This position is based out of Calgary, Edmonton or Red Deer on a 7x7 shift
- Must be able and willing to travel to and from customer sites across our territory
- A condition of employment may include the ability to obtain Customer Site access (Drug & Alcohol, fitness testing) and wear a respirator where applicable
Union Membership: This is a unionized position. Union dues will be deducted from your pay upon hire. Terms of employment are governed by a collective agreement.
At Finning, we prioritize creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we actively encourage all individuals to express themselves and achieve their full potential. As a company, we continuously strive to enhance our outreach to individuals of all backgrounds and identities. We do not discriminate against applicants based on gender identity, race, national and ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital and family status, and/or mental or physical disabilities. Furthermore, Finning is committed to collaborating with and providing reasonable accommodations /adjustments to individuals with disabilities. If you require an adjustment/accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please inform your recruiter.
Skills Required
- Journeyperson Heavy Duty Mechanic Certification
- Valid class 5 driver's license with a successful drivers abstract
- Minimum 2 years experience as a Journeyperson Heavy Duty Mechanic
- 2 years experience on gas engines and compressors
- 2 years experience operating a service truck
- Previous CAT general line experience including troubleshooting skills
- Completion, or in the process of completing Finning S-level courses
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
- Basic computer skills
What We Do
Finning is the world's largest Caterpillar dealer delivering unrivalled service for over 90 years. We sell, rent and provide parts and service for equipment and engines to customers in various industries, including mining, construction, petroleum, forestry and a wide range of power systems applications. Since 1933, when Finning was first established in Canada by Earl B. Finning, our name has conveyed integrity, reliability and resourcefulness. Over the years, the company has grown as a result of a genuine commitment to earning customer loyalty. With our broad product support infrastructure and unmatched service capabilities, we deliver solutions that enable customers to achieve the lowest equipment owning and operating costs while maximizing uptime. Finning employs over 13,000 people world-wide and operates in three geographies, with the head office in Vancouver, Canada.
