Underground Mining Field Technician – Heavy Equipment

Komatsu Mining Corp.; Northeastern Ontario; Remote; CAD 66,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & dental

Vision

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Wellness account

Pension with matching

Paid time off

Tools provided

Training programs

Glassdoor rating

Innovative technology

Job summary

Komatsu Canada is seeking a Journeyperson Heavy Equipment Technician for our underground service team in Sudbury. You will join our dedicated team, servicing LHDs, haul trucks, jumbos, bolters and drifters, with travel up to 40-60% as required.

This role offers a dynamic environment at a leading equipment provider, with relocation eligibility and a strong focus on safety and quality workmanship.

Qualifications

• Valid 421A Heavy Duty Equipment Technician certification
• Truck and Coach Technician certification considered
• Underground mining equipment experience required
• Valid Class G driver's licence; travel and OT flexibility
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs; strong diagnostics across mechanical, hydraulic, electrical
• Ability to read technical drawings and schematics
• Independent or team work capability

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, repairs and servicing on Komatsu underground mining equipment (LHDs, haul trucks, jumbos, bolters, drifters)
• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, diesel, hydraulic, battery electric and electrical systems
• Replace/adjust components to restore performance
• Work at customer sites delivering timely, effective service
• Uphold safety-first culture in every task

Job description

Requisition ID: 34846

Onsite or Remote: 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 Canada 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. At Komatsu, base pay is just one part of a comprehensive total compensation package designed to support and reward our employees.

• Competitive wages: base pay is $48.07-$57.52/hour depending on qualifications and experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package (health & dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability)
• Health Care and Personal Wellness spending account
• Company-sponsored registered pension plan (RPP) and matching program
• Paid vacation, floater and sick time
• Company-supplied tools
• Factory training programs
• 4/5 Rating on Glassdoor
• Ability to be a part of an exciting, innovative company developing new state-of-the-art technology and equipment

Keep the mine moving. We’re looking for a skilled Journeyperson Heavy Equipment Technician to join our underground service team in Sudbury. Working for ourKomatsu owned sales and service distribution center in Sudbury, you will be part of our growing underground mining team, supporting our legacy MTI, Montabert, Timberock and Joy Global family of equipment along with our expanded full suite of Komatsu underground mining machines. If you have hands-on experience with mining equipment and thrive in challenging environments, this is your chance to be part of a crew that keeps production rolling safely and efficiently.Ready to bring your underground expertise to a team that values your skills? Apply today and help us keep the Sudbury and Northern Ontario mining community running strong.

Reports to: General Supervisor, Field Services
Shift: 5x2, 7x7 or 14x14- discussed during recruitment process
Allowances: This role is eligible for additional premiums and company provided service vehicle
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 40- 60% travel required for this role
Relocation: This role is eligible for relocation. International candidates are encouraged to apply. We welcome applications from qualified Heavy Equipment Technicians across Canada and internationally. Candidates must meet the requirements to work in Canada, and employer support may be available for the right applicant.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, repairs, and servicing on Komatsu underground mining equipment including LHDs, haul trucks, jumbos, bolters and drifters
• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, diesel engine, hydraulic, battery electric and electrical systems
• Replace or adjust components and parts to restore equipment performance
• Work directly at customer sites, ensuring timely and effective service
• Uphold and contribute to a strong safety-first culture in every task

Qualifications/Requirements

• Valid 421A Heavy Duty Equipment Technician certification (Red Seal is an asset)
• Applicants holding a valid Truck and Coach Technician certification, with demonstrated experience working on heavy mining equipment, will be considered
• Proven experience with underground mining equipment is required- e xperience with Montabert drifters, battery electric mining equipment an asset
• Valid Class G drivers’ licence, and ability to travel and work overtime as needed
• No restrictions for accessing any mine site
• Physically capable of lifting up to 50 lbs. unassisted
• Strong diagnostic skills across mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics
• Comfortable working independently or as part of a team

Additional Information

This posting reflects an existing vacancy within our organization. The position is currently open, and we are actively seeking a candidate for immediate placement. The successful applicant will fill a vital role that is ready to be stepped into without delay. Artificial Intelligence (AI) may be used to assist with interview scheduling and other administrative tasks during the hiring process. However, AI is not used in candidate screening, evaluation, or selection decisions. All hiring decisions are made by our human hiring teams and your application will be reviewed and considered personally by one of them.

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.

At Komatsu Canada we come from diverse backgrounds, with unique perspectives, experiences and contributions. We believe that our people are part of our shared purpose. Connected by our core values of ambition, perseverance, collaboration and authenticity, we are committed to continually advancing in our support of diversity and inclusion. United, we are on a journey towards a sustainable future that creates value together.

We are an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, 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.

We recognize and honour the deep history, cultures, and traditions of the Indigenous Peoples and Nations across Turtle Island. As part of our ongoing journey toward reconciliation, we are committed to building respectful and meaningful partnerships with Indigenous communities throughout Canada. We acknowledge that our team members live, work, and connect on the traditional and ancestral homelands of Indigenous Peoples, and we strive to do so with humility, awareness, and respect .