Underground Heavy Equipment Mechanic (Field Repairs)

SMS Equipment is expanding our underground operations in Alaska, and we’re hiring a Heavy Duty Mechanic with hands-on experience in the heavy equipment industry. In this role, you’ll use your technical expertise to support our Komatsu underground equipment, prioritize safety, support customers’ fleets, and work hands-on with a variety of underground heavy equipment and attachments.

Base Wage: $35.94 - $51.34 per hour, dependent upon experience. Additional premiums may apply.
Location: Anchorage, AK.
Schedule: 5x2 (Monday to Friday).

What You’ll Do

• Performing 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 for yourself and/or other employees.

The role necessitates travel and involves assignments in confined underground environments at customer locations.

What You Bring

The successful candidate will have a minimum of 3 years of experience working with underground mining equipment. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered. Other requirements include:

• Experience in underground equipment repairs and overhauls


• New Miner Training (Underground) (40-Hour Training) is preferred


• Strong written and verbal communication skills


• Troubleshooting experience with electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical systems


• Demonstrates a strong commitment to maintaining and promoting a safe work environment


• Professional behavior with peers and customers

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 


• Criminal record check


• Ticket verification (if applicable)

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 North America. 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 and a comprehensive group benefits plan.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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