Full-Time
Heavy Duty Mechanic
The Cat Rental Store, Fort Mcmurray
Finning
5,001-10,000 employees
Largest Caterpillar heavy equipment dealer
Compensation Overview
$63.33 - $69.62/hr
Fort McMurray, AB, Canada
In Person
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- Journeyperson Heavy Equipment Technician (HET) Certification
- Safety conscious team player with excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills with a high attention to detail
- Completion of Finning S-Levels, Failure Analysis, Machine Electronic Controls, or Tier 4 training would be considered an asset
- Completion of Caterpillar product courses would be considered an asset
- Previous repair and troubleshooting experience with construction tools, small engine equipment, aerial work platform equipment and diesel generator 8KW to 200KW would be considered an asset
- Troubleshoot and repair Caterpillar rental equipment, which includes small engine equipment, construction tools, compact construction equipment, and aerial work platform equipment
- Perform a wide variety of equipment repair diagnostics
- Utilize Caterpillar SIS and ET as required
- Complete technical documentation (service reports, warranty, crossover notes)
- Interact with customers, sales support, and the rest of the Finning team
- Work with the Service Supervisor and Leadhand on various tasks as required
Finning International is a global distributor of heavy equipment and related services, with a focus on Caterpillar machines. It sells new and used Caterpillar equipment, provides parts, maintenance, and repairs, and offers fleet management and rental options through an extensive service network. The company works by partnering with Caterpillar to supply and support customer operations across Canada, South America, and the United Kingdom, backed by a large parts and service ecosystem, field technicians, and financing options. Finning differentiates itself through its long-standing relationship with Caterpillar, a broad geographic footprint, a scale of parts and service availability, and decades of experience serving customers in the heavy equipment sector. Its goal is to help customers maximize uptime and productivity by delivering reliable equipment, ready parts, skilled maintenance, and after-sales support at scale.
Company Size
5,001-10,000
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Vancouver, Canada
Founded
1933
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Q2 2026 revenue hit C$3.13 billion and EPS reached C$1.22, both records.
- Backlog stayed at C$3.8 billion in June 2026, with half tied to mining.
- Finning priced US$300 million notes at 4.231% on August 10, 2026, refinancing August maturity.
What critics are saying
- Q2 2026 gross margin fell 240 basis points as new-equipment mix diluted product-support profitability.
- Finning booked C$16 million South America severance in Q1 2026; restructuring pressure persists into 2026.
- Caterpillar controls the franchise; contract renewal or territory changes would devastate Finning’s distribution model.
What makes Finning unique
- Finning remains Caterpillar’s largest dealer, spanning Canada, Chile, Argentina, Bolivia, UK, and Ireland.
- Product support dominates recurring economics, with nine straight quarters of growth and record installed-base service demand.
- Finning built a differentiated power-and-energy franchise, especially gas compression and Western Canada data-centre generation.
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Hybrid Work Options
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Finning International announced the pricing of $300 million in 4.231% senior unsecured notes due August 2031. The notes will rank equally with Finning's existing senior unsecured obligations, with interest payable semi-annually starting February 2027. The offering is expected to close on 12 August 2026. Proceeds will be used to repay existing debt, including approximately $180 million of 2.626% senior unsecured notes maturing in August 2026, and for general corporate purposes. The offering is being made under exemptions from Canadian prospectus requirements, with resale restrictions applying. RBC Capital Markets, Scotiabank, and TD Securities are acting as joint bookrunners. Finning is the world's largest Caterpillar dealer, operating in Western Canada, Chile, Argentina, Bolivia, the UK, and Ireland.
Finning International reported record second-quarter results, with revenue rising 20% year-over-year to C$3.1 billion and adjusted earnings per share increasing 21% to C$1.22. EBIT climbed 16% to C$249 million, driven by strong equipment deliveries and product-support growth. The company's equipment backlog reached C$3.8 billion, up 26% from a year earlier, with mining accounting for approximately half. Product-support revenue grew 11% for the ninth consecutive quarter, led by a 19% increase in Canada. Finning highlighted power generation as a strategic opportunity, particularly gas compression and potential data centre projects in Western Canada. Power-and-energy sales in Canada rose 63% year-to-date, whilst related backlog more than doubled. Net debt to adjusted EBITDA stood at 1.6 times at quarter-end.
RBC Capital reaffirms their Buy rating on Finning International (FTT). Aug. 7, 2026, 07:46 PM RBC Capital analyst Sabahat Khan maintained a Buy rating on Finning International yesterday and set a price target of C$129.00. * Unlock powerful investing tools with TipRanks Premium to make smarter, more confident investment decisions * Subscribe to TipRanks Smart Investor Newsletter, and discover new investing opportunities with data-backed stock picks Khan covers the Industrials sector, focusing on stocks such as Jacobs Solutions, Stantec, and AtkinsRealis. According to TipRanks, Khan has an average return of 7.0% and a 53.00% success rate on recommended stocks. In a report released yesterday, BMO Capital also maintained a Buy rating on the stock with a C$122.00 price target. Based on Finning International's latest earnings release for the quarter ending March 31, the company reported a quarterly revenue of C$2.5 billion and a net profit of C$121 million. In comparison, last year the company earned a revenue of C$2.45 billion and had a net profit of C$104 million Read More on TSE:FTT:
28 new Caterpillar machines for Walters. The Walters Group has taken delivery of 28 new Cat machines from Finning UK & Ireland as it continues to invest in its fleet ahead of a new wave of major UK infrastructure projects. The latest investment supports the civil engineering, earthmoving and quarrying specialist's operations across England and Wales, taking the total number of Cat machines supplied by Finning over the past five years to 400. The order includes a mix of excavators, dozers and soil compactors, specified to deliver high levels of productivity and precision on large-scale infrastructure schemes. Among the machines is a special Centennial Edition Cat D6 XE dozer, finished in Centennial Grey to celebrate Caterpillar's 100th anniversary. Dai Walters, Group Chairman of The Walters Group, said: "I am extremely proud to see the Cat Centennial Edition D6 join our fleet. Over the last 45 years we have owned and operated a huge number of Cat machines, from rigid dump trucks, large wheel loaders and dozers through to mini excavators, as the scope of some of our work has evolved, particularly on projects closer to home." All 28 machines have been supplied with four-year/8,000-hour warranties and Customer Value Agreements (CVAs), providing planned maintenance and support to maximise uptime and long-term performance. Darren Bodio, National Account Manager at Finning UK & Ireland, said: "Walters and Finning have enjoyed a long-standing relationship, and it's a partnership that continues to grow as the business expands. "Major infrastructure, transport and housing developments are creating significant opportunities across the industry. Customers such as The Walters Group need reliable, high-performance equipment capable of meeting demanding workloads while helping projects stay on schedule. This latest investment reflects Walters' confidence in both the Cat product range and the support provided by Finning." Huw Richards, Group Managing Director of The Walters Group, said continued investment in modern equipment was central to maintaining reliable project delivery. "We provide certainty of delivery through owning, operating and maintaining one of the largest heavy plant fleets in the UK," he said. "Its reputation has been built on a right-first-time approach, an engaged workforce and a commitment to investing in modern equipment and working practices. "Working with Finning gives us confidence that we're supported by people who understand both our business and the needs of our customers. These latest additions will further strengthen our fleet as we continue delivering major infrastructure projects across the UK."
Finning International reported second quarter 2026 revenue of C$3.1 billion, up 20% year-over-year and exceeding C$3 billion for the first time. The Vancouver-based company posted earnings per share of C$1.22, up 21% from the prior year's adjusted EPS of C$1.01. Product support revenue increased 11% across all market sectors, marking the ninth consecutive quarter of year-over-year growth. New equipment sales drove growth across all regions, whilst product support expanded particularly in Canada. EBIT reached C$249 million with an 8.0% margin. The company's equipment backlog stood at a record C$3.8 billion at quarter-end, up 22% from year-end 2025, driven by strong order intake in mining and power sectors. Free cash flow generated C$15 million as increased collections offset working capital investments.