Journeyperson Heavy Equipment Technician, Underground

Komatsu America Corp.; Lively; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the mining equipment sector is seeking a Journeyperson Heavy Equipment Technician for an onsite role in Lively, Ontario. This position involves maintaining and repairing underground mining equipment, with a strong emphasis on safety and teamwork. Offering competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package, this role is perfect for those seeking to thrive in a challenging environment.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid vacation

Company-supplied tools

Qualifications

• Must possess 421A / Journeyperson certification, Red Seal is an asset.
• Experience with underground LHD's, trucks, jumbos & bolters required.
• Ability to work overtime and travel as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair, and service underground mining equipment.
• Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems.
• Adjust and repair defective equipment parts at customer locations.

Skills

Problem-solving

Mechanical systems

Hydraulic systems

Electrical systems

Detail-oriented

Self-motivated

Education

421A / Journeyperson Heavy Equipment Technician certification

Job description

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Journeyperson Heavy Equipment Technician, Underground

Date: May 23, 2025

Location:

Lively, ON, CA, P3Y 1L6 Timmins, ON, CA Balmertown, ON, CA, P0V 1C0 Thunder Bay, ON, CA

OnsiteorRemote: Onsite Position

Komatsu develops and supplies technologies, equipment and services for the construction, mining, forklift, industrial and forestry markets. Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Komatsu employs more than 64,000 people worldwide, operating in more than 140 countries. For more than a century, the company has been creating value for its customers through manufacturing and technological innovation, partnering with others to empower a sustainable future where people, business and the planet thrive together. Since the company’s founding in 1921, Komatsu has been committed to supporting individuals and communities through job training, skills development and giving back. As a Komatsu employee, you will be encouraged to grow alongside our global company, contributing to a more sustainable future for all. If you are looking for a company that values your talent and potential, join Komatsu to be a part of something big and help advance modern society.

Komatsu provides an extensive and robust employee benefits package that is designed to enhance the well-being of our employees and family members. We embrace a positive and empowering employee experience with a culture that prides itself on a diverse and inclusive environment.

• Competitive wages:base pay of $49.86/hour
• Comprehensive benefits package (health & dental, vision coverage, healthcare spending account, and life insurance)
• Personal wellness spending account
• Company-sponsored registered pension plan (RPP) and matching program.
• Paid vacation
• Company-supplied tools
• 4/5 Rating on Glassdoor
• Ability to be a part of an exciting, innovative company developing new state-of-the-art technology and equipment
• Discussion regarding full compensation package conducted upon initial pre-screen

Be part of something BIG! Komatsu is looking for an experienced underground heavy-duty technician to support our Underground Hard Rock Mining business. If you like to be challenged, thrive in environments where every day will be different and enjoy traveling to different customer sites to help them solve problems, we want to hear from you.We are open to candidates living in the Sudbury, Timmins, Thunder Bay, or Red Lake areas.

Reports to: Service Manager, Hard Rock Distribution
Shift: 5x2, Monday-Friday
Allowances: this role is eligible for an underground premium
Safety Sensitive: Yes- drug & alcohol testing, physical demand fit testing, RCMP criminal record check and submission of 5-year provincial driving record will be required Travel: Up to 35% travel required for this role
Relocation: This role is eligible for relocation within Canada

Key Job Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair, and service underground mining equipment
• Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems
• Adjust, repair, or replace defective equipment parts and components at customer locations
• Participate in and be committed to a strong safety culture

Qualifications/Requirements

• Must possess 421A /Journeyperson Heavy Equipment Technician or JourneypersonHeavy Duty Mechaniccertification, Red Seal is an asset
• Experience working on underground LHD's, trucks, jumbos & bolters is required
• Ability to travel and work overtime as needed
• A valid Driver’s License is required
• Must be able to safely lift 50lbs unassisted
• Previous experience with mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems is required
• Ability to read and interpret drawings
• Detail oriented and have a high level of accuracy
• Strong work ethic, self-motivated, can multi-task and manage changes in responsibilities
• Able to demonstrate aptitude for problem-solving
• Result-oriented and able to work both independently and within a team
• Ability to work with Microsoft Office applications

Additional Information

Komatsu (Joy Global - Canada) is an organization committed to diversity and inclusion to drive our business results and create a better future every day for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce strongly contributes to our business growth and product innovation. Komatsu is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national or ethnic origin, marital status, family status, disability, genetic characteristics, or a conviction for which a pardon has been granted.

As we search for collective healing and true reconciliation, we are striving to build respectful partnerships with the Indigenous Peoples in Canada. We would like to acknowledge that most of our team members gather, work, and play on the traditional and ancestral homelands of Indigenous Peoples and Nations across Turtle Island, each with their own unique history, culture, and traditions.

Accommodation during the recruitment process is available on request.

While we appreciate all applicant submissions, only those considered to be most qualified will be contacted for further assessment.

Note to Recruiters: Komatsu and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Komatsu, directly or indirectly, will be considered Komatsu property. Komatsu will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. A recruiting agency must first have a valid, written, and fully executed agency agreement contract for service to submit resumes.