SMS Equipment hiring a Resident Heavy Equipment Technician in the Lethbridge area. This field-based role is ideal for a skilled Heavy Duty Mechanic who values the freedom to work independently from a company-provided service truck. You''ll diagnose, repair, and maintain some of the largest, most advanced equipment in the industry. If you''re safety-focused, resourceful, and take pride in owning your work from start to finish, this role offers real autonomy while being backed by the largest Komatsu dealer in North America. Base Wage: $53.49 per hour (with an increase to $56.04 after 1 year of continuous service). Additional premiums and allowances may apply. Location: Lethbridge, AB and surrounding area. The home branch for this role is Calgary, AB. Schedule: 5x2 What You''ll Do Perform 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 orders and technical manuals. Complete job-specific reports and paperwork as needed. Work safely in challenging environments, including confined spaces, lifting up to 50 lbs., and remote work in adverse weather conditions. What You Bring The successful candidate will have certification as Journeyperson Heavy Equipment Technician. Other requirements include: Strong commitment to safety and ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Experience repairing and maintaining heavy equipment; Komatsu experience is an asset. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with comfort interacting directly with customers and on-site contacts. Valid Class 5/G driver''s license. Experience with warranty processes and documenting repairs is an asset. Interprovincial Red Seal is an asset. This position is classified as anIndividual Contributorrolein SMS Equipment''s competency framework, requiring demonstration ofcore competencies (customer focus, collaboration, and technical/functionalexpertise). At SMS Equipment,safety is one of our corevaluesand 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 driver''s 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 toproceedto the next stage of the recruitment process will be contacted. At SMS Equipment,the right partnership makes everything possible.We''recommitted to building a diverse and inclusive team andencourageapplications from all qualified individuals. Join us and bring yourexpertiseto an organization that valuessafety, authenticity, innovation, performance, and respect. SMS Equipment offers rewardingcareersin the heavy equipment industry across Canada. As the largest Komatsu dealer in North America, SMS Equipment gives you the opportunity torepresentworld-class quality in our product offerings and customer service.A few of the many benefits of working with SMS Equipment includecompetitive wages, comprehensive group benefits plan, and RRSP matching.
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Resident Heavy Equipment Technician