Heavy Equipment Technician, Construction

SMS Equipment is currently recruiting Heavy Equipment Technicians to join our growing Timmins branch and support the construction side of our business. In this role, you will inspect, troubleshoot, repair, service, and maintain excavators, loaders, dozers, mini excavators, and other construction equipment, helping ensure safe and reliable operation for our customers.

We’re looking for individuals who take pride in their work, enjoy solving complex mechanical challenges, and are comfortable supporting customers wherever their equipment is working. You may complete repairs at customer locations, contractor or mine sites, roadside locations, construction sites, remote bush locations, or in a service bay at our Timmins shop. If you’re committed to safe, high-quality work and enjoy variety in your day, we encourage you to apply.

Base Wage: $50.26 -55.84 per hour based on certification + premiums* 
Location: Timmins ON 
Rotations:

• Straight days: 5 days on / 2 days off (8-hour shifts) or 7 days on / 7 days off (12-hour shifts)


• Straight days: 14 days on / 14 days off (12-hour shifts), with accommodations and travel allowances provided

Premiums may bring total compensation to approximately $60.65 - 66.61 per hour depending on schedule. Additional assignment-based allowances may apply. 

What You'll Do 

• 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

What You Bring 

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.  

Pre-Employment  

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.