Heavy Equipment Technician, Construction

Diagnose, troubleshoot, service, and repair mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and electronic systems on excavators, loaders, dozers, mini excavators, and other construction equipment

Perform preventative maintenance, component overhauls, and new equipment builds

Use both digital diagnostic tools and hands-on troubleshooting techniques

Work independently or collaboratively at customer locations, contractor and mine sites, roadside and construction sites, remote bush locations, in the shop yard, or in a service bay

Follow established safety procedures and actively contribute to a culture of safety

Maintain accurate service records and documentation

Adapt to changing service locations and working conditions while safely supporting customer and contractor equipment in the field or at the Timmins shop

You are a heavy equipment professional who takes pride in your work and is committed to safe, high-quality outcomes. You bring strong problem-solving skills and enjoy diagnosing and resolving complex equipment issues. You’re comfortable working both independently and as part of a team, and you adapt well to different environments, including field-based settings.

Certified Journeyperson Heavy Equipment Technician or a minimum of 7,000 hours of heavy equipment experience and willing to challenge the certification exam within the next 6 months

Experience maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing construction equipment such as excavators, loaders, dozers, and mini excavators

Valid Class G driver’s license and willingness to travel as required

The ability to use a variety of diagnostic tools and approaches to troubleshoot issues

Assets:

Experience with Komatsu, BOMAG, Takeuchi, or similar construction equipment brands

Interprovincial Red Seal certification

This position is classified as an Individual Contributor role in SMS Equipment’s competency framework, requiring demonstration of core competencies (customer focus, collaboration, and technical/functional expertise).

At SMS Equipment, safety is one of our core values and we care for each other, without exception. Our successful candidate is intrinsically motivated and committed to making safe choices when completing all tasks.

This position is safety sensitive. Candidates may be required to complete:

Ticket verification, if applicable

Pre-employment medical questionnaire

Drug and alcohol test

5-year commercial driver’s abstract

This posting is for an existing vacancy within SMS Equipment. Applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate is hired.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected to proceed to the next stage of the recruitment process will be contacted.

At SMS Equipment, the right partnership makes everything possible . We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. Join us and bring your expertise to an organization that values safety, authenticity, innovation, performance, and respect.

SMS Equipment offers rewarding careers in the heavy equipment industry across Canada. As the largest Komatsu dealer in North America, SMS Equipment gives you the opportunity to represent world-class quality in our product offerings and customer service. A few of the many benefits of working with SMS Equipment include competitive wages, comprehensive group benefits plan, and RRSP matching.