Heavy Equipment Technician, Journeyperson

SMS Equipment Inc.; Schumacher; On-site; CAD 76,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Group benefits plan

RRSP matching

Job summary

SMS Equipment is seeking a Journeyperson Heavy Equipment Technician at our Timmins, Ontario location to inspect, troubleshoot and maintain off-road heavy equipment. You will work in shop or field environments, following safety procedures and maintaining accurate service records.

The role emphasizes problem-solving, independent and collaborative work, and adapting to remote sites with 12-hour shifts on a 14/14 cycle; competitive wages and benefits are highlighted in the posting.

Qualifications

• Journeyperson status in heavy equipment
• Experience diagnosing and repairing off-road equipment
• Ability to perform preventive maintenance and overhauls

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and electronic systems on heavy equipment
• Perform preventative maintenance, component overhauls, and new equipment builds
• Use digital diagnostic tools and hands-on techniques
• Work independently or with others in field and shop settings
• Follow safety procedures and maintain documentation
• Adapt to remote sites and changing environments

Skills

Diagnose & troubleshoot

Repair heavy equipment

Preventative maintenance

Teamwork and independence

Education

Journeyperson Heavy Equipment Technician

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Job description

Heavy Equipment Technician, Journeyperson

Requisition Number: HEAVY007087

• Posted : September 21, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

Showing 1 location

Timmins
4088 Highway 101 West
Timmins, ON P4R0E9, CAN

Description

SMS Equipment is currently recruiting Journeyperson Heavy Equipment Technicians to join our growing Timmins branch. In this role, you will apply your technicalexpertiseto inspect, troubleshoot, andmaintainoff-road heavy equipment, helping ensure safe and reliable operations for our customers.

We’relooking for individuals who take pride in their work, enjoy solving complex mechanical challenges, and are committed tomaintaininga safe and inclusive workplace. Ifyou’remotivated to contribute to a high-performing team and deliver quality results, we encourage you to apply

Base Wage : $55.84 per hour + premiums* Location: Timmins ON Rotation: 14 days on / 14 days off (12-hour shifts)

Premiums may bring total compensation to approximately$64.61 per hourdepending on schedule.Additionalassignment-based allowances may apply.

What You'll Do

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and electronic systems on heavy equipment
• Perform preventative maintenance,componentoverhauls, and new equipment builds
• Use both digital diagnostic tools and hands-on troubleshooting techniques
• Work independently or collaboratively in field and shop environments
• Follow established safety procedures and actively contribute to a culture of safety
• Maintainaccurateservice records and documentation
• Adapt to a variety of working conditions, including remote sites and changing environments

What You Bring

You are a certified Journeyperson Heavy Equipment Technician who takes pride in your work and is committed to safe, high-quality outcomes. You bring strong problem-solving skills and enjoy diagnosing and resolving complex equipment issues. You’re comfortable working both independently and as part of a team, and you adapt well to different environments, including field-based settings.

• Experiencemaintainingand repairing heavy equipment
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license and willingness to travel asrequired
• The ability to use a variety of diagnostic tools and approaches to troubleshoot issues

Assets

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/functionalexpertise).

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 maybe requiredto complete:

• Ticket verification
• 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 toproceedto the next stage of the recruitment process will be contacted.

At SMS Equipment, the right partnership makes everything possible.We’recommitted to building a diverse and inclusive team and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. Join us and bring yourexpertiseto 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 torepresentworld-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.