Heavy Duty Equipment Technician

Vale Base Metals; Greater Sudbury; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global supplier of critical minerals is seeking a Heavy Duty Equipment Technician for their Maintenance Department in Sudbury, Ontario. This is a permanent, on-site role involving repairs and maintenance of underground mobile mining equipment. The ideal candidate will have relevant trade certifications and skills in hydraulic and control systems. The position offers a competitive benefits package, including pension contribution and relocation assistance. Join a company committed to diversity and inclusion, ensuring a rewarding career path.

Benefits

Defined Contribution Pension package

Comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, disability)

Leave for all of life's reasons

Work culture dedicated to safety, diversity & inclusion

Employee Family Assistance Program

Online training and career development

Relocation Assistance

Qualifications

• Fully licensed journeyperson in Heavy Duty Equipment Technician, Automotive Service Technician, Truck and Coach Technician, or Agricultural Equipment Technician.
• Minimum Grade 12 completed or GED is required.

Responsibilities

• Repair, troubleshoot, adjust, overhaul, service, and maintain underground mobile mining equipment.
• Inspect, diagnose, adjust, repair, assemble, replace and test internal combustion and electric mobile equipment.
• Perform metal welding excluding pressure welding.

Skills

24 VDC wiring/control systems

Maintenance of hydraulic systems on mobile equipment

Braking systems 'ABA' on large mobile equipment

Education

Trade Certification (421A, 310S, 310T or 425A)

Minimum Grade 12 or GED

Job description

Ready to build a rewarding career in an industry that is transforming the future?

We are Vale Base Metals – a global supplier of the critical minerals transforming the future. With industry-leading reserves of copper and nickel in Canada, Brazil, and Indonesia, and state-of-the-art infrastructure in the U.K., Canada, and Japan, VBM delivers a secure and responsible supply of high-quality products to customers across Europe, the Americas, and Asia.

The Opportunity

We are currently seeking Heavy Duty Equipment Technicians to join our Maintenance Department team in Sudbury, Ontario. Relocation will be required for this role. This is a permanent on-site position working shift and supporting a 24-hour operation. This posting is for an existing position vacancy.

Responsibilities

As a Heavy Duty Equipment Technician, you will be responsible for repairing, troubleshooting, adjusting, overhauling, servicing, and maintaining underground mobile mining equipment. Your experience and skills will contribute to scheduled or emergency repairs, and preventative maintenance work to be done in the shop or field.

Additionally, in this position you will:

• Inspect, diagnose, adjust, repair, assemble, replace and test internal combustion, electric mobile equipment, and electric/hydraulic production equipment and related systems.
• Perform metal welding (excluding pressure welding).
• Align with work safety policies and safety regulations.

What We Offer You

• Participation in a competitive Defined Contribution Pension package
• Comprehensive benefits package (health, dental coverage and disability plans)
• Leave for all of life’s reasons (vacation, personal, sick, parental)
• Work culture dedicated to safety, diversity & inclusion, and career growth
• Employee Family Assistance Program
• Online training and career development opportunities
• Relocation Assistance

About You

Fully Licensed Journeyperson

• Trade Certification either in Heavy Duty Equipment Technician (421A), Automotive Service Technician (310S), Truck and Coach Technician (310T) or Agricultural Equipment Technician (425A) is required.
• Minimum Grade 12 completed or GED is required.

Experience and Skills

• 24 VDC wiring/control systems.
• Maintenance of hydraulic systems on mobile equipment.
• Braking systems “ABA” on large mobile equipment.

Why Sudbury

Greater Sudbury is a vibrant city in northeastern Ontario, renowned for its rich mining history and significant role in Canada's mineral production. The city sits atop one of the world's largest and oldest meteorite impact sites, the Sudbury Basin, which is exceptionally rich in nickel, copper, and other critical minerals that are required for modern technologies such as AI and defence. The mining sector is a cornerstone of Sudbury's economy, driving both employment and economic growth, and Vale Base Metals plays a pivotal role in this regard. Our commitment to the community is as deep as our mines.

Equal Opportunity

At Vale Base Metals, we are committed to ensuring an inclusive work environment where people can act like owners, being their authentic selves and empowering them to deliver results. Vale Base Metals encourages everyone to express their ideas and opinions and values the plurality of individual profiles. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are critical to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, or any other personal consideration that makes us different. Vale is an equal opportunity employer seeking to increase diversity across our operations and improve equal opportunity at Vale and in the mining industry. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, accommodation is available throughout our recruitment process for applicants with disabilities. Vale uses artificial intelligence to screen, assess, and/or select applicants for this position.

Minimum Starting Hourly Rate: $45.868

Apply by: Tuesday, February 10 th , 2026

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