Heavy Equipment Technician, Resident Tech (Kap/Hearst)

SMS Equipment Inc.; Schumacher; On-site; CAD 105,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Group benefits

RRSP matching

Job summary

SMS Equipment Inc. is recruiting Heavy Equipment Technicians to join our Timmins branch, supporting the construction side of our business.

This resident role is based in Kap/Hearst, Ontario; candidates must live in the area or be willing to relocate. You will inspect, troubleshoot, repair, service, and maintain excavators, loaders, dozers, mini excavators, and other construction equipment to ensure safe operation for customers.

Qualifications

• Journeyperson Heavy Equipment Technician certification or 7,000+ hours of heavy equipment experience and willing to challenge the certification exam within the next 6 months
• Experience maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing construction equipment such as excavators, loaders, dozers, and mini excavators
• Valid Ontario driver’s license and willingness to travel as required
• The ability to use a variety of diagnostic tools and approaches to troubleshoot issues

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, service, and repair mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and electronic systems on excavators, loaders, dozers, and other construction equipment
• Perform preventative maintenance, component overhauls, and new equipment builds
• Use both digital diagnostic tools and hands-on troubleshooting techniques
• Work independently or collaboratively at customer locations, contractor and mine sites, roadside and construction sites, remote bush locations, in the shop yard, or in a service bay
• Follow established safety procedures and actively contribute to a culture of safety
• Maintain accurate service records and documentation
• Adapt to changing service locations and working conditions while safely supporting customer and contractor equipment in the field or at the Timmins shop

Skills

Problem solving

Field work

Teamwork

Safety conscious

Education

Journeyperson Heavy Equipment Technician

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Job description

Job Category: Other Hourly - West

Requisition Number: HEAVY007199

• Posted : October 2, 2026
• Full-Time

Locations

Showing 1 location

Timmins
4088 Highway 101 West
Timmins, ON P4R0E9, CAN

Description

SMS Equipment is currently recruiting Heavy Equipment Technicians to join our growing Timmins branch and support the construction side of our business. This is a resident position based in Kap/Hearst, Ontario; candidates must currently live in the area or be willing to relocate. In this role, you will inspect, troubleshoot, repair, service, and maintain excavators, loaders, dozers, mini excavators, and other construction equipment, helping ensure safe and reliable operation for our customers.

We’re looking for individuals who take pride in their work, enjoy solving complex mechanical challenges, and are comfortable supporting customers wherever their equipment is working. You may complete repairs at customer locations, contractor or mine sites, roadside locations, construction sites, remote bush locations, or in a service bay at our Timmins shop. If you’re committed to safe, high-quality work and enjoy variety in your day, we encourage you to apply.

Base Wage: $50.26 - 55.84 per hour based on certification + premiums*
Location: Kap/Hearst, Ontario
Rotations: Straight days: 5 days on / 2 days off (8-hour shifts)

Premiums may bring total compensation to approximately$60.65 - 66.61 per hourdepending on schedule.Additionalassignment-based allowances may apply.

What You'll Do

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, service, and repair mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and electronic systems on excavators, loaders, dozers, mini excavators, and other construction equipment
• Perform preventative maintenance,componentoverhauls, and new equipment builds
• Use both digital diagnostic tools and hands-on troubleshooting techniques
• Work independently or collaboratively at customer locations, contractor and mine sites, roadside and construction sites, remote bush locations, in the shop yard, or in a service bay
• Follow established safety procedures and actively contribute to a culture of safety
• Maintainaccurateservice records and documentation
• Adapt to changing service locations and working conditions while safely supporting customer and contractor equipment in the field or at the Timmins shop

What You Bring

You are a heavy equipment professional 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.

• Certified Journeyperson Heavy Equipment Technician or a minimum of 7,000 hours of heavy equipment experience and willing to challenge the certification exam within the next 6 months
• Experience maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing construction equipment such as excavators, loaders, dozers, and mini excavators
• Valid Class G driver’s license and willingness to travel asrequired
• The ability to use a variety of diagnostic tools and approaches to troubleshoot issues

Assets

• Experience with Komatsu, BOMAG, Takeuchi, or similar construction equipment brands

This position is classified as anIndividual Contributorrolein SMS Equipment’s competency framework, requiring demonstration ofcore competencies(customer focus, collaboration, and technical/functionalexpertise).

At SMS Equipment,safety is one of our core valuesand 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 valuessafety, authenticity, innovation, performance, and respect.

SMS Equipment offers rewardingcareersin 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 includecompetitive wages, comprehensive group benefits plan, and RRSP matching.