Heavy Equipment Technician, Shovel Operations

SMS Equipment is currently recruiting a Journeyperson, Heavy Equipment Technician to join our Shovels team in Fort McMurray, AB. The successful candidate will be responsible for safely maintaining and supporting shovel equipment while working closely with site operations and adhering to all safety and site requirements. You'll be in the field, keeping machines—and the industries they power—moving.

Base Wage: $71.31 per hour plus applicable premiums 
Location: Fort McMurray, AB (Kearl Lake Site)
Schedule: 14x14 rotation, Days and Nights

*This is a camp-based Fly-In/Fly-Out (FIFO) position with customer-provided transportation.

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


• A minimum of one year of mining shovels experience is required.


• Strong commitment to safety


• Experience in repair/maintenance of heavy equipment


• Strong written and verbal communication


• Valid Class 5 Drivers license


• Experience with Komatsu Mining Shovels is considered an asset


• Interprovincial Red Seal is considered an asset

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 driver’s abstract  


• Criminal record check

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 employer funded RRSP.