Heavy Equipment Technician 4th Year Apprentice or Journeyperson - Remote Field 14x14

We are seeking a 4th Year Apprentice or Journeyperson Heavy Equipment Technician to join our team in Winnipeg, MB. Our Heavy Equipment Technicians provide on-site repairs and builds for construction-related equipment, operating from a service truck to support customers in the field. This role requires strong diagnostic skills, employing logic and deductive reasoning to troubleshoot effectively.

Base Wage: $47.41 per hour. Additional premiums apply.
Location: Winnipeg, MB. Camp accommodations provided.
Schedule: 14x14. This role reports to the Winnipeg Branch at the start of each rotation and is not FIFO. The incumbent is provided a company vehicle and is paid travel time to get to site and back.

What You’ll Do

• Performing assemblies, preventative maintenance, repairs and complete overhauls on heavy equipment.


• Diagnose faults or malfunctions using computerized or other testing equipment to determine the extent of repair required.


• Make recommendations regarding extent of repairs and suggest methods of improvement.


• Think logically and keep up with changes in technology.


• Interpret work order and technical manuals.


• Complete job specific reports and paperwork as needed.


• Have a strong awareness and attitude towards workplace health and safety.


• Motivated and able to work in a challenging environment with minimal supervision.


• Work remotely in adverse weather conditions. Job tasks may be physically demanding lifting up to 50 lbs. Confined Space work is required.

What You Bring

The successful candidate will be a 4th Year Apprentice or Journeyperson Heavy Equipment Technician with 1-2 years experience working with construction equipment. Other requirements include:

• Experience in repair/maintenance of heavy equipment: construction equipment preferred; candidates with agricultural or on-road truck experience may be considered


• Strong commitment to safety


• Strong written and verbal communication


• Some positions may require the ability to travel and meet customer site requirements


• Experience with Komatsu equipment is considered an asset


• Interprovincial Red Seal is considered an asset


• Valid Class 5 drivers license

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. 

Pre-Employment

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

• Ticket verification


• Pre-employment medical questionnaire


• Drug and alcohol test


• 5 year commercial drivers 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.

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.