Scottish heavy equipment mechanic

[Victor mcdade]

Keep us in the loop, Victor. Let us know how things go.

I certainly will, it's just going to take a bit of time to get the right set up

 

[92U 3406]

Finning is over in Scotland too are they not? If you got in there I wonder if they'd let you take up a job position in Canada. They've got the entire western Canadian territory to themselves.

 

[Welder Dave]

Finning is the largest Cat dealer with multiple locations. Maybe you'd be interested in working in the oilsands in Alberta. Lots of work and good money. Some people live up there and some have a schedule where go up for a week or 2 and then come back to Edmonton for a week or so or something along those lines. Actually I know the Cummins service manager (for up there) who's based at Suncor but covers all the big outfits. He rides at my MX track and I think he said they were looking for people when he was out in the fall. I could text him if you might be interested.

 

[92U 3406]

Finning is the largest Cat dealer with multiple locations. Maybe you'd be interested in working in the oilsands in Alberta. Lots of work and good money. Some people live up there and some have a schedule where go up for a week or 2 and then come back to Edmonton for a week or so or something along those lines. Actually I know the Cummins service manager (for up there) who's based at Suncor but covers all the big outfits. He rides at my MX track and I think he said they were looking for people when he was out in the fall. I could text him if you might be interested.

Only trouble with Finning in the oilsands is when they need people they hire like crazy. Moment it slows down they start laying off. Other than that they're a pretty decent outfit to work for.

 

[Welder Dave]

The guy I know is with Cummins not Finning.

 

[Vetech63]

If you are looking stateside here in the US, I would be researching different geographic areas. I don't think getting a job anywhere here in this country will be an issue for someone like yourself. This is a pretty divided country in these times so the location of where you work will need to meet your own lifestyle expectations. If you want a happy life and a happy wife.........the location is going to be everything!

 

[Victor mcdade]

If you are looking stateside here in the US, I would be researching different geographic areas. I don't think getting a job anywhere here in this country will be an issue for someone like yourself. This is a pretty divided country in these times so the location of where you work will need to meet your own lifestyle expectations. If you want a happy life and a happy wife.........the location is going to be everything!

Yep you are so right, I'm scoping places just now while I'm off on holiday.
All the best jim

 

[Victor mcdade]

Finning is the largest Cat dealer with multiple locations. Maybe you'd be interested in working in the oilsands in Alberta. Lots of work and good money. Some people live up there and some have a schedule where go up for a week or 2 and then come back to Edmonton for a week or so or something along those lines. Actually I know the Cummins service manager (for up there) who's based at Suncor but covers all the big outfits. He rides at my MX track and I think he said they were looking for people when he was out in the fall. I could text him if you might be interested.

Yes Dave that would be brilliant if you could, I've had a few party's interested both in Canada and America which is a bit mind-blowing, I didn't realise there was such a high demand, if it's easier to email, my address is [email protected], my son thought it would be funny to put a different name in.

 

[terex herder]

I am in the camp that says you can find a job anywhere you look if your paperwork is in order, and quite a few even if without paperwork. If it at all fits in your budget you need to take a tour of the USA. Decide what type of place you want both weather and political climate. Pick a few locations and then visit them before accepting a job offer.

 

[materthegreater]

There's an authentic Scottish pub in my town if that helps your decision

 

[Vetech63]

Try to avoid them crazy ass Canadians

 

[Victor mcdade]

Finning is over in Scotland too are they not? If you got in there I wonder if they'd let you take up a job position in Canada. They've got the entire western Canadian territory to themselves.

Finning is a nightmare place to get a job, it's a very small team and you need to be a relation before they let you in the door

 

[92U 3406]

Finning is a nightmare place to get a job, it's a very small team and you need to be a relation before they let you in the door

Yeah they aren't the easiest place to get in over here either. Good pay, benefits and pretty consistent training.

 

[cuttin edge]

I was browsing property online in rural Idaho a year or 2 ago. I was actually shocked by how cheap it was. Even with the exchange rate a comparable house with land was around $50-$100k less than it was around here.

How much do they typically pay in those states? We get our nuts taxed off up here on absolutely everything. Probably 40-50% of our earnings disappear to the tax man if you count all the BS taxes we have. I kid you not they literally made up an additional tax to put on alcohol.

Don't forget tire tax when you buy a new car.

 

[92U 3406]

Don't forget tire tax when you buy a new car.

Then the luxury vehicle tax if you spent more than $100k on it.

 

[Welder Dave]

Yes Dave that would be brilliant if you could, I've had a few party's interested both in Canada and America which is a bit mind-blowing, I didn't realise there was such a high demand, if it's easier to email, my address is [email protected], my son thought it would be funny to put a different name in.

I will send him a text. I remembered he told another rider who was a HD mechanic to apply.
Edit:
I sent him a text so hopefully will here back in a day or 2.

 

[Welder Dave]

Sureway Construction is a huge and is looking for contractors and apprentice or journeymen technician's and journeymen and apprentice mechanics. There must be a difference. Pay is $87 to $106K/yr for employee's. They have over 600 pieces of heavy equipment as well as trucks and several subsidiary companies, gravel pits, etc.

Sureway Construction Group Jobs (with Salaries) 2022 | Indeed.com Canada

 

[cuttin edge]

Then the luxury vehicle tax if you spent more than $100k on it.

He also wants to tax me for buying pickup or suv instead of a fuel efficient vehicle

 

[cuttin edge]

Sureway Construction is a huge and is looking for contractors and apprentice or journeymen technician's and journeymen and apprentice mechanics. There must be a difference. Pay is $87 to $106K/yr for employee's. They have over 600 pieces of heavy equipment as well as trucks and several subsidiary companies, gravel pits, etc.

Sureway Construction Group Jobs (with Salaries) 2022 | Indeed.com Canada

Don't forget to let him know how lovely and warm it is in Alberta during the winter months

 

[92U 3406]

Don't forget to let him know how lovely and warm it is in Alberta during the winter months

Whatcha talking about? Its only -8°C today!