Heavy Equipment Mechanic – Contractor

Job Summary:

Join us at our family owned and operated Placer Gold Mine outside of Dawson City, Yukon until October of 2026 as a Heavy Equipment Mechanic. This is a seasonal position hiring multiple candidates. Successful candidates will have their own service truck and be willing to travel to remote locations outside of Dawson City, YT.

We have a large fleet of Heavy Machinery across 3 remote Placer Gold Mines.

- Excavators (CAT 245, 349, 390 Volvo 220,480,700,750)

- Articulated Rock Trucks (Cat 740, 745, Volvo A35, A40)

- Dozers (CAT D6-10)

- Loaders (CAT 988, Volvo L220G, L250H, L260H, L250H)

- Graders (CAT 16G)

- John Deere, Generac Gensets and Generators

- Kenworth and Western Star Semi’s

And more…

Requirements:

- -Cat SIS, Volvo Prosis, John Deere Service Advisor and any other diagnostic tools necessary for the above noted machines

- -Mobile service truck with crane, welder and full toolkit

- 5yrs Experience

- WCB Clearance to work in The Yukon Territory

Responsibilities:





- -Work alongside other Heavy Duty Mechanics to limit downtime

- Perform preventative maintenance and SOS oil sampling

- Inspect and diagnose machines

- Keeps records of parts ordered and work done

- Create and maintain respectful working relationships with office team

We are ONLY hiring contractors with fully operational service trucks at this time.

This is a camp position with a 12 day on, 2 days off shift. Shift may vary for contractors. Camp accommodations include a private room, shared wash facilities and a dining hall providing 3 meals a day.

Wages to be discussed based on your hourly rate and equipment provided.

11hrs/day, 77hrs/week.

Job Type: Full-time
Contract length: 8 months

Pay: $80.00-$125.00 per hour

Advantages:

- On-site parking

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Dawson, YT: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

- Tell us about your service truck

Work Location: In person

📌 Heavy Duty Diesel Mechanic (Canada)
🏢 535901 Yukon
📍 Canada