Heavy Equipment Technician, 3rd Year Apprentice

SMS Equipment Inc.; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Benefits plan

Employer funded pension contributions

Job summary

SMS Equipment Inc. in Kamloops, BC is hiring a Heavy Equipment Technician, 3rd year apprentice for remote mining and construction field work. Base wage is $41.85 per hour with additional premiums.

Schedule is 7x7 days and nights; travel required. This role emphasizes safety, independence, and strong diagnostic skills. The successful candidate will diagnose, repair, and overhaul heavy equipment, with experience or interest in Komatsu gear benefiting the team.

Qualifications

• Strong diagnostic skills and mechanical aptitude.
• Valid Class 5 driver's license and willingness to travel.
• Self-motivated and safety-focused with experience working independently in field conditions.
• Experience working with Komatsu equipment is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and electronic systems on heavy mining and construction equipment
• Perform overhauls, maintenance, and new equipment builds
• Troubleshoot issues using computerized and manual diagnostic tools
• Work independently in remote field settings, including adverse weather and confined spaces
• Follow safety protocols and contribute to continuous improvement in safe work practices
• Lift up to 50 lbs as required by the role

Skills

Diagnostics

Mechanical aptitude

Safety mindset

Willingness to travel

Independence

Self-motivated

Education

3rd Year Apprentice

Tools

Komatsu Equipment

Job description

Heavy Equipment Technician, 3rd Year Apprentice

Requisition Number: HEAVY007151

• Full-Time

Description

SMS Equipment is growing inKamloops, BC.We're hiring a Heavy Equipment Technician, 3rd year apprentice to support mining and construction operations in a remote field environment. If you’re a skilled troubleshooter with a safety-first mindset and the ability to work independently, we want to hear from you.

Base Wage: $41.85 per hour. Additional premiums apply.
Location: Kamloops, BC
Schedule: 7x7 (days and nights)

What You’ll Do

• Diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and electronic systems on heavy mining and construction equipment
• Perform overhauls, maintenance, and new equipment builds
• Troubleshoot issues using computerized and manual diagnostic tools
• Work independently in remote field settings, including adverse weather and confined spaces
• Follow safety protocols and contribute to continuous improvement in safe work practices
• Lift up to 50 lbs as required by the role

What You Bring

The successful candidate will be a 3rd Year Apprentice Heavy Equipment Technician. Other requirements include:

• Strong diagnostic skills and mechanical aptitude.
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license and willingness to travel.
• Self-motivated and safety-focused with experience working independently in field conditions.
• Experience working with Komatsu equipment 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:

• Ticket verification
• 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 rewardingcareersin 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
• employer funded pension contributions