Yard Person

SMS Equipment is growing! We are looking for a Yard Person to add to our team to help with the general maintenance and upkeep of the yard. If you enjoy finding solutions, make safety a priority and are excited about working around the largest, most advanced earthmoving equipment then keep reading.

Base Wage: $34.74 per hour.
Location: Edmonton, AB.
Schedule: 5x2 (Monday to Friday)

What You’ll Do:

• Safely handle deliveries and equipment movements, loading and unloading material.


• Organize and maintain machine keys.


• Maintain the status of equipment on the yard.


• Clean, wash and make ready the equipment.


• To keep the yard free of clutter and debris, provides a storage area for surplus parts, components, materials, etc. that will be used by the other employee.


• During periods of snow, the Yardperson will clear snow away from the yard, steps, sidewalks and entrances of the building


• Perform fence repair tasks as the fence around the perimeter of the works yard becomes damaged.


• Use loader and forklift to transport parts, equipment and materials to areas in the works yard.


• Deliver and pick up parts.


• General yard maintenance

What You Bring:

The successful candidate will have a minimum of 6 months experience in a similar position. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered. Other requirements include:

• Prior experience in an industrial or trade-related role is considered an asset.


• Valid driver’s license.


• Ability to operate a loader, forklift and crane.


• Basic mechanical knowledge related to heavy equipment.


• Comfortable working in both indoor and outdoor environments.


• Knowledge, experience to operate heavy equipment well enough to move the machines around the yard.


• Ability to work in a team environment and with minimal supervision


• Strong communication, problem solving, and critical thinking skills.


• Requires high degree of attention, skill, and dexterity.


• Strong work ethic, commitment to excellence, and acute safety awareness.

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:

• 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.