Heavy Equipment Technician, Journeyperson

SMS Equipment is currently recruiting a Journeyperson Heavy Equipment Technicians to join our Shovel team in Fort Hills, AB. In this role, you'll troubleshoot, prioritize safety, and work on some of the largest, most advanced earthmoving equipment in the industry. You'll be in the field, keeping machines—and the industries they power—moving.

The shifts available for this position are 7x7. Flights and accommodation are available. 

Base Wage: $65.65
Location: Fort Hills, AB
Schedule: 7x7

Why Work for SMS Equipment?

• Safety-First Culture: Work where safety isn’t just a priority—it’s a promise.


• Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy a full benefits package


• Professional Growth: Be part of a company that supports your career development with opportunities to learn and advance within the organization.


• Inclusive Workplace: Work in an environment where diverse perspectives and teamwork are respected and encouraged.

What You'll Do

• Perform assemblies, preventative maintenance, repairs, and complete overhauls on heavy equipment, including shovels, in the field.


• 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.


• 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

• Heavy Equipment Technician with Journeyperson certification


• Experience with Shovels is required.


• Strong commitment to safety


• Experience in repair/maintenance of heavy equipment


• Strong written and verbal communication


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


• Experience with Komatsu heavy equipment such as haul trucks, excavators, dozers etc. 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 Requirements

Ability to meet customer site access requirements, including:

• Ticket verification 


• Pre-employment medical examination


• Drug & alcohol check


• Driver’s abstract


• Employment verification
  
  

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.