Heavy Equipment Technician, Journeyperson

Join SMS Equipment, the largest Komatsu dealer in North America, as a Journeyperson Heavy Equipment Technician supporting mining and construction operations in Tumbler Ridge, BC. In this remote field role, you’ll diagnose and repair world-class heavy equipment while working a 14x14 rotation that supports work-life balance. If you’re a skilled troubleshooter who takes pride in safe, independent work, this is your opportunity to build your career with an industry leader.

Base Wage: $53.13 per hour. Additional premiums apply.
Location: Tumbler Ridge, BC.
Schedule: 14x14, days and nights.

What You’ll Do

• Diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and electronic systems on heavy mining and construction equipment


• Perform overhauls, maintenance, and new equipment builds


• Troubleshoot issues using computerized and manual diagnostic tools


• Work independently in remote field settings, including adverse weather and confined spaces


• Follow safety protocols and contribute to continuous improvement in safe work practices


• Lift up to 50 lbs as required by the role

What You Bring

The successful candidate will be a Journeyperson Heavy Equipment Technician. Other requirements include:

• Diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and electronic systems on heavy mining and construction equipment


• Perform overhauls, maintenance, and new equipment builds


• Troubleshoot issues using computerized and manual diagnostic tools


• Work independently in remote field settings, including adverse weather and confined spaces


• Follow safety protocols and contribute to continuous improvement in safe work practices


• Lift up to 50 lbs as required by the role

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 employer funded pension contributions.