Heavy Equipment Technician, Journeyperson

SMS Equipment is seeking Journeyperson Heavy Equipment Technicians to join our team in Regina, SK. In this role, you’ll perform on-site repairs and equipment builds for construction machinery while operating from a service truck. If you’re a strong troubleshooter who enjoys diagnosing issues and supporting customers in the field, this is an opportunity to put your expertise to work with an industry leader.

Base Wage: $48.60 per hour. Additional premiums and Overtime apply.
Location: Regina, SK
Schedule: 5x2 

What You’ll Do

• Performing assemblies, preventative maintenance, repairs and complete overhauls on heavy equipment.
• Diagnose faults or malfunctions using computerized or other testing equipment to determine the extent of repair required.
• Make recommendations regarding extent of repairs and suggest methods of improvement.
• Interpret work order and technical manuals.
• Complete job specific reports and paperwork as needed.
• Have a strong awareness and attitude towards workplace health and safety.
• Motivated and able to work in a challenging environment with minimal supervision.
• Work remotely in adverse weather conditions. Job tasks may be physically demanding lifting up to 50 lbs. Confined Space work is required.

What You Bring

The successful candidate will be a Journeyperson Heavy Equipment Technician with 1-2 years experience working in the field. Other requirements include:

• Experience in repair/maintenance of heavy equipment: construction equipment preferred; candidates with agricultural or on-road truck experience may be considered
• Commitment to safety
• Clear written and verbal communication
• Ability to travel and meet customer site requirements, as required
• Valid Class 5 drivers license

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Komatsu equipment is considered an asset
• Interprovincial Red Seal is considered an asset

This position is classified as an Individual Contributor role in SMS Equipment’s competency framework, requiring demonstration of core competencies (customer focus, collaboration, and technical/functional expertise).

At SMS Equipment, safety is one of our core values and 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 may be required to complete:

• Ticket verification
• Pre-employment medical questionnaire
• Drug and alcohol test
• 5-year commercial drivers 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 to proceed to the next stage of the recruitment process will be contacted.

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 plan, and RRSP matching.