Heavy Equipment Technician, Resident Tech; Kap​/Hearst

Position: Heavy Equipment Technician, Resident Tech (Kap/Hearst)
Location: Timmins Region (South Porcupine)

Job Category  :  Other Hourly - West

Requisition Number  :  HEAVY
007199

Posted :
October 2, 2026
Full-Time

Locations
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Timmins
4088 Highway 101 West
Timmins, ON , CAN

Description
SMS Equipment is currently recruiting  Heavy Equipment Technicians  to join our growing Timmins branch and support the construction side of our business. This is a resident position based in  Kap/Hearst, Ontario ; candidates must currently live in the area or be willing to relocate. In this role, you will inspect, troubleshoot, repair, service, and maintain excavators, loaders, dozers, mini excavators, and other construction equipment, helping ensure safe and reliable operation for our customers.

We’re looking for individuals who take pride in their work, enjoy solving complex mechanical challenges, and are comfortable supporting customers wherever their equipment is working. You may complete repairs at customer locations, contractor or mine sites, roadside locations, construction sites, remote bush locations, or in a service bay at our Timmins shop. If you’re committed to safe, high-quality work and enjoy variety in your day, we encourage you to apply.

Base Wage : $50.26 - 55.84 per hour based on certification + premiums
* Location:

Kap/Hearst, Ontario
Rotations:  Straight days: 5 days on / 2 days off (8-hour shifts)

Premiums may bring total compensation to approximately $60.65 - 66.61 per hour depending on schedule.

Additional assignment-based allowances may apply.

What You'll Do

Diagnose, troubleshoot, service, and repair mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and electronic systems on excavators, loaders, dozers, mini excavators, and other construction equipment

Perform preventative maintenance,component overhauls, and new equipment builds

Use both digital diagnostic tools and hands-on troubleshooting techniques

Work independently or collaboratively at customer locations, contractor and mine sites, roadside and construction sites, remote bush locations, in the shop yard, or in a service bay

Follow established safety procedures and actively contribute to a culture of safety

Maintainaccurateservice records and documentation

Adapt to changing service locations and working conditions while safely supporting customer and contractor equipment in the field or at the Timmins shop

What You Bring
You are a  heavy equipment professional  who takes pride in your work and is committed to safe, high-quality outcomes. You bring strong problem-solving skills and enjoy diagnosing and resolving complex equipment issues. You’re comfortable working both independently and as part of a team, and you adapt well to different environments, including field-based settings.

Certified  Journeyperson Heavy Equipment Technician  or a minimum of 7,000 hours of heavy equipment experience and willing to challenge the certification exam within the next 6 months

Experience maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing construction equipment such as excavators, loaders, dozers, and mini excavators

Valid Class G driver’s license and willingness to travel as required

The ability to use a variety of diagnostic tools and approaches to troubleshoot issues

Assets

Experience with Komatsu, BOMAG, Takeuchi, or similar construction equipment brands

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/functionalexpertise).

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 maybe required to complete:

Ticket verification

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