Heavy Equipment Technician, Journeyperson

SMS Equipment is hiring a Journeyperson Heavy Equipment Technician to support our construction equipment operations. In this role, you’ll put your expertise to work diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining a variety of heavy equipment. If you take pride in the quality of your work, value safety, and enjoy solving complex mechanical challenges, we want to hear from you.

Base Wage: $52.21 per hour. Additional premiums may apply.
Location: Red Deer, AB
Schedule: 5x2 shift rotation

What You’ll Do

• Diagnose, repair, and maintain heavy equipment using advanced troubleshooting tools
• Perform assemblies, preventative maintenance, and equipment overhauls
• Complete accurate service reports, timecards, and maintenance documentation
• Safely lift up to 50 lbs and work in confined spaces as required

What You Bring

The successful candidate will be a Journeyperson Heavy Equipment Technician (off-road). Other requirements include:

• Proven shop and/or field experience with heavy equipment repairs and diagnostics
• A strong commitment to safety and clear, professional communication skills
• Valid Class 5/G driver’s license
• Willingness to travel and meet customer site access requirements
• Red Seal certification and experience with Komatsu equipment are considered strong assets

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 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 to proceed to the next stage of the recruitment process will be contacted.

At SMS Equipment, the right partnership makes everything possible. We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. Join us and bring your expertise to an organization that values safety, authenticity, innovation, performance, and respect.

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.