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 to represent world-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 plans, and RRSP matching.
At SMS Equipment, safety is our number one priority. Our successful candidate is intrinsically motivated and committed to making safe choices, when completing all tasks.
Heavy Equipment Technician
Gahcho Kue, NWT
Shift: 21x21
Fly In/Fly Out
Reporting to the Customer Solutions Manager, the Heavy Equipment Technician maintains, repairs, and rebuilds heavy equipment at the shop in a safe, efficient, and capable manner. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Make recommendations regarding the extent of repairs and suggest methods of improvement
Repair the equipment in a timely and financially responsible manner
Think logically and keep up with changes in technology
Interpret work orders and technical manuals
Employ workplace health and safety practices at all times
Be motivated and able to work in a challenging environment with minimal supervision
Qualifications:
The successful candidate will possess a Journeyperson Heavy Equipment Technician certification. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered. Other requirements include, but are not limited to:
Interprovincial Red Seal is considered an asset
Experience in repair/maintenance of heavy duty equipment
Experience with Komatsu Equipment is considered an asset
Strong commitment to safety
Strong written and verbal communication skills
This position is required to regularly work at our customers’ location. Below are the current requirements from our customers that all candidates need to be able to complete to gain access to their worksite:
Pre-employment Medical
Criminal Check Clearance
Covid -19 Vaccination and other immunization checks
Drug and Alcohol check