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Job summary

Perform assemblies, preventative maintenance, and repairs on heavy equipment in both shop and field environments. Diagnose equipment malfunctions using specialized diagnostic tools and maintain accurate service documentation.

Job details

SMS Equipment is seeking Heavy Equipment Technicians (3rd year apprentices or Journeyperson) to join our team in Grande Prairie. In this role, you’ll perform repairs (in shop and field) and equipment builds for construction machinery. If you’re a strong troubleshooter who enjoys diagnosing issues and supporting customers in the field, this is an opportunity to put your expertise to work with an industry leader. Base Wage: $47.82 - $53.13per hour. Additional premiums and allowances may apply. Location: Grande Prairie, AB Schedule: 7x7 What You’ll Do * Perform assemblies, preventative maintenance, repairs, and complete overhauls on heavy equipment. * Diagnose equipment faults and malfunctions using computerized diagnostic and testing equipment. * Complete equipment builds and support repair activities in both shop and field settings. * Assess repair requirements and recommend appropriate corrective actions and improvement opportunities. * Interpret work orders, service information, and technical manuals. * Complete job-specific reports and required documentation accurately and on time. * Maintain a strong commitment to workplace health and safety practices. * Work independently in remote locations and adverse weather conditions as required. * Perform physically demanding work, including lifting up to 50 lbs and working in confined spaces. What You Bring The successful candidate will be a registered 3rd year apprentice or Journeyperson Heavy Equipment Technician with 1-2 years experience maintaining and repairing heavy equipment. You are committed to safe work practices and enjoy troubleshooting equipment issues to support reliable customer operations. Other requirements include: * Experience performing maintenance and repair on heavy equipment, preferably construction equipment. * Valid Class 5 driver's license. * Willingness to travel and stay overnight at customer locations when required. * Strong written and verbal communication skills. * Ability to adapt to changing technology and learn new equipment systems. * Motivated and capable of working with minimal supervision in challenging environments. * Strong commitment to safety Preferred Qualifications * Field service experience. * Experience working with Komatsu equipment. * Interprovincial Red Seal certification. * Experience with agricultural equipment. 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: * Apprenticeship/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 RRSP matching.

What you’ll do

Perform assemblies, preventative maintenance, and repairs on heavy equipment in both shop and field environments. Diagnose equipment malfunctions using specialized diagnostic tools and maintain accurate service documentation.

Requirements

Candidates must be a registered 3rd year apprentice or Journeyperson Heavy Equipment Technician with 1-2 years of relevant experience. A valid Class 5 driver's license and a strong commitment to workplace safety are required.

Benefits

• Competitive wages • Comprehensive group benefits plan • RRSP matching

Listed skills

• Safety Compliance · Preferred
• Troubleshooting · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Heavy equipment maintenance
• Troubleshooting
• Diagnostic equipment
• Preventative maintenance
• Equipment assembly
• Technical manual interpretation
• Safety compliance
• Field service
• Construction machinery repair
• Komatsu equipment
• Mechanical repair
• Report writing
• Operations
• Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
• Preventive Maintenance
• Occupational Safety And Health
• Customer Service
• Valid Driver's License
• Verbal Communication Skills
• Technical Communication
• Field Service Management
• Heavy Equipment
• Agricultural Equipment
• Red Seal Certification

Job areas

• Trades
• Construction
• Energy
• Manufacturing
• Logistics
• Heavy Equipment Technician
• Heavy Equipment Mechanic
• Agricultural and Industrial Machinery Mechanics and Repairers
• Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines