Heavy Equipment Technician, Apprentice 3rd Year

Are you an Apprentice Heavy Equipment Technician looking to take the next step in your career? SMS Equipment is seeking a Heavy Equipment Technician, Apprentice 3rd Year working toward their Journeyperson certification. In this role you will find solutions, make safety a priority and work with the largest, most advanced earthmoving equipment. You will be at the forefront helping to keep those machines, and the industry they service, moving!

Base Wage: $47.43 per hour. Additional premiums apply.
Location: Edmonton, AB
Shift Rotation: 7x7

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.
• Think logically and keep up with changes in technology.
• 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.
• Work remotely in adverse weather conditions. Job tasks may be physically demanding lifting up to 50 lbs.

What You Bring

The successful candidate will be in their3rdyear apprenticeshipto become aHeavy Equipment Technician. Other requirements include:

 

• Strong commitment to safety
• Experience in repair/maintenance of heavy equipment
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Some positions may require the ability to travel and meet customer site requirements
• Experience with Komatsu equipment 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:

 

• Apprenticeship 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 rewardingcareersin 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 includecompetitive wages, comprehensive group benefits plans and RRSP matching.