Sales and product service Published: 5 Oct 2026 Heavy Duty Mechanic Ontario, Canada

Sandvik AB; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan with matching

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Wellness account

Company vehicle

Paid training

Job summary

Sandvik AB is seeking a licensed Heavy Duty Mechanic for field service across surface and underground mining equipment in Canada. You will troubleshoot, repair, and commission equipment, with up to travel to local mine sites and across Canada as required.

The role offers training, a pension plan with matching, and comprehensive health benefits. Strong diagnostics skills and reading schematics are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Trade certification (red seal is an asset).
• 3+ years related experience with heavy equipment.
• Reading hydraulic and electrical schematics.
• Ability to diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical issues.

Responsibilities

• Inspect equipment and diagnose faults and malfunctions.
• Adjust equipment and replace defective parts or systems.
• Test repaired equipment for proper operation.
• Commission new equipment at customer sites.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate time records and reports.
• Stay current with industry and product developments.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Manager.

Skills

Heavy equipment experience

Electrical schematics

Troubleshooting

Diagnose and repair

Willingness to travel

Valid driver's license

Education

Trade certification

Job description

Field Service Heavy Duty Mechanics (Surface and Underground)

Location: Central Canada

Schedule: Varies, standard is 14-14 rotation

At Sandvik, we offer you a world of opportunities. Our diverse businesses and global network enable you to explore your potential and thrive. We recognize your performance and offer various ways to fuel your growth towards exceptional achievements.

Are you a licensed Heavy Duty Mechanic who is looking for a stable, permanent opportunity with a respected and growing company? We want to hear from you!

Some of the benefits of joining our Field Service team include:

• Competitive salary and quarterly recognition allowances
• Ample opportunity for overtime that is paid as per provincial standards
• A comprehensive compensation package including a registered pension plan with matching, competitive health, dental, life and disability benefits, health care spending account, wellness account
• Paid training and development opportunities with a global OEM company
• Support from an experienced network of technicians across the globe
• Company vehicle (depending on assignment)

At Sandvik, the Heavy Duty Mechanic (Field Service Technician) is responsible for the troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of mechanical and/or electrical aspects of surface and/or underground mining equipment and components according to defined specifications. The Field Service Technician is also responsible for new equipment commissioning and training at customer sites.

While searching for the best opportunity for yourself today, we are already thinking ahead of your future tomorrow. So now we challenge you to take it one step further and apply!

What you will be doing

• Inspecting equipment for proper performance and determine faults and malfunctions.
• Adjusting equipment & repairing/replacing defective parts, components, or systems according to the scope of work.
• Testing repaired equipment to ensure proper operational performance.
• Commissioning new equipment.
• Actively participates in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Completing accurate time records, technical reports, failure reports, and parts lists.
• Staying current with the industry, customers, product developments and technical best practices.
• Other duties as assigned by the Manager.

Environmental Health and Safety

• Complies with safety policies and applicable government, customer or industry regulations or requirements.
• Responsibility to identify and report any unsafe work habits, workplace incidents and/or near misses. Perform risk assessments (“Take Five”) prior to each task.
• Maintains hand tools and equipment to ensure safe operation.
• Attend Environmental, Health and Safety related trainings.

What you will bring along

• Relevant trade certification (red seal is required at many sites and considered an asset).
• At least 3 years related experience with heavy equipment.
• Previous experience with mining equipment is considered an asset.
• Excellent proficiency in reading hydraulic and electrical schematics.
• Demonstrated ability to diagnose, troubleshoot and repair electrical and mechanical issues with mining equipment.
• Represent Sandvik in customer facing situations with a commitment to delivering excellent service.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel to local mine sites and across Canada as required.
• Ability and willingness to work varied shifts (as required)
• Must be legally eligible to work in Canada.

In return for your passion and drive we will offer you…

• The opportunity to make an impact on our business performance.
• The opportunity to be part of an ambitious team, in an industry leading business.
• The opportunity to reach your full potential.
• Ongoing development and training.
• An excellent comprehensive compensation package including a pension plan with matching, competitive health, dental, life and disability benefits.

Our Culture

Our core values are the soul of the company. They guide us in our actions and daily business decisions. We are a company with an open-minded culture that encourages employees to share ideas and work innovatively. We embrace diversity and inclusion and inspire everyone to bring their authentic selves to work everyday!

We take pride in our agile customer-focused decision making. We empower our employees, providing strong performance management and opportunities to grow your career.

We are an equal opportunity employer which values diversity in the workplace, and we encourage applications from members of equity-seeking groups including women, racialized persons, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual orientations or gender identities/expressions.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and barrier free experience to applicants with accessibility needs; therefore, requests for accommodation can be made at any stage during the recruitment process. Please contact [e-mail] for more information.