Underground Field Technician (Bilingual)

SMS Equipment continues to grow its Underground operations and is seeking an Underground Field Technician / Underground Technical Specialist to join our team in Val‑d’Or, QC. Fluency in French is required for this position.

In this role, you will use your technical expertise to support Komatsu underground equipment, with a strong focus on safety, customer fleets, and hands‑on work across a range of underground heavy equipment and attachments. If you enjoy working in challenging environments and supporting critical mining operations, we invite you to apply.

Base Wage: $48.16 per hour, plus applicable premiums*.
Location: Val-d’Or, QC.
Schedule: 5x2
*Additional market premium brings rate to approximately $52.97 per hour. Other assignment-based premiums and allowances may apply.  

What You’ll Do

• Perform assemblies, preventative maintenance, repairs and complete overhauls on underground heavy equipment and attachments.


• Diagnose faults or malfunctions using computerized or other testing equipment and provide recommendations on the extent of repairs.


• Complete new equipment pre-delivery inspections, paperwork and options installations.


• Complete service reports, timecards, warranty claim documentation, procedure creation and maintenance as required.


• Define work scope to be completed and create a work schedule accordingly.

Work Environment:

• This position will be required to work in confining underground environments at customer sites.


• This position may work remotely in adverse conditions.


• The successful candidate must be willing to travel within Quebec and occasionally to other SMS Equipment locations.

What You Bring

The successful candidate will have completed their Heavy-Duty Mechanic Diploma or Red Seal Heavy Duty Equipment Technician (HDET) certification, with at least 3 years of experience in underground heavy equipment maintenance. Other requirements include:

• Experience in underground equipment repairs and overhauls.


• Troubleshooting experience with electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical systems.


• Strong awareness and attitude towards workplace health and safety, including understanding and complying with all requirements.


• A commitment to maintaining and promoting a safe work environment.


• Modular Mine Worker Training (FMTM) – Modules 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 7 is an asset


• Individual General Explosive Permit through QC government is 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:

• Education or ticket verification 


• 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.