Journeyperson Heavy Equipment Technician- Underground

Posting Start Date: 3/24/26

Job Location (Short): Timmins, Ontario, CAN,

Requisition ID: 35397

Onsite or Remote: Onsite Position

Komatsu develops and supplies technologies, equipment and services for the construction, mining, forklift, industrial and forestry markets. Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Komatsu employs more than 64,000 people worldwide, operating in more than 140 countries. For more than a century, the company has been creating value for its customers through manufacturing and technological innovation, partnering with others to empower a sustainable future where people, business and the planet thrive together. Since the company’s founding in 1921, Komatsu has been committed to supporting individuals and communities through job training, skills development and giving back. As a Komatsu employee, you will be encouraged to grow alongside our global company, contributing to a more sustainable future for all. If you are looking for a company that values your talent and potential, join Komatsu to be a part of something big and help advance modern society.

Komatsu Canada provides an extensive and robust employee benefits package that is designed to enhance the well-being of our employees and family members. We embrace a positive and empowering employee experience with a culture that prides itself on a diverse and inclusive environment.

• Competitive wages: base pay is $51.36/hour. Shift premiums applicable. Annual bonus eligibility. At Komatsu, base pay is just one part of a comprehensive total compensation package designed to support and reward our employees.
• Comprehensive benefits package (health & dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability)
• Health Care and Personal Wellness spending account
• Company-sponsored registered pension plan (RPP) and matching program
• Annual bonus eligibility
• Safety boot voucher
• Paid vacation, floater and sick time
• Company-supplied tools
• Factory training programs
• 4/5 Rating on Glassdoor
• Sustainable employment
• Ability to be a part of an exciting, innovative company developing new state-of-the-art technology and equipment

Please visit our website https://www.komatsu.com/careers/ for more information.

##Job Overview

Tough conditions. Real impact.This is a boots on the ground, hands on the iron, and problem‑solving in the mines type of role. We’re looking for aHeavy Equipment Technicianto join the Komatsu Underground team in Timmins. You’ll be the one keeping our underground mining equipment running strong, traveling to sites, tackling breakdowns, and making sure uptime and safety are never compromised. If you thrive on variety, field work, and the satisfaction of fixing what others can’t, this is your role. If you’re ready to put your skills to work where they matter most, we want to hear from you!

**Reports to:**General Supervisor

**Shift:**5x2- Monday-Friday- with some mine rotations as needed

**Safety Sensitive:**Yes- drug & alcohol testing, physical demand fit testing, RCMP criminal record check and submission of 5-year provincial driving record will be required

**Travel:**up to 40-60% travel to mine sites in the region and within Canada

**Relocation:**This position does not offer relocation

##Key Job Responsibilities

• Diagnose, repair, and overhaul underground mining equipment (diesel, hydraulics, powertrain, electrical/control systems)
• Respond to breakdowns and field service calls across the Timmins region
• Perform inspections, preventive maintenance, and commissioning of new equipment
• Read and interpret technical manuals, wiring diagrams, and schematics to troubleshoot complex issues
• Keep accurate service records and communicate updates to supervisors and site contacts
• Work closely with product support, engineering, and fellow technicians to solve problems and improve reliability
• Uphold strict safety and environmental standards in demanding underground conditions

##Qualifications/Requirements

• Heavy Equipment Technician certification (Red Seal preferred)
• 3–5+ years of heavy equipment repair experience (mining or heavy construction preferred)
• Strong mechanical and electrical diagnostic skills
• Willingness to travel and work in underground mine environments
• Able to access any mine site without restriction and possess a valid Ontario driver’s licence
• Ability to work independently, handle physically demanding tasks, and adapt to site rotations
• Commitment to safety, teamwork, and customer satisfaction

##Additional Information

This posting reflects an existing vacancy within our organization. The position is currently open, and we are actively seeking a candidate for immediate placement. The successful applicant will fill a vital role that is ready to be stepped into without delay. Artificial Intelligence (AI) may be used to assist with interview scheduling and other administrative tasks during the hiring process. However, AI is not used in candidate screening, evaluation, or selection decisions. All hiring decisions are made by our human hiring teams and your application will be reviewed and considered personally by one of them.

Accommodation during the recruitment process is available on request. While we appreciate all applicant submissions, only those considered to be most qualified will be contacted for further assessment.

**Note to Recruiters:**Komatsu and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Komatsu, directly or indirectly, will be considered Komatsu property. Komatsu will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. A recruiting agency must first have a valid, written, and fully executed agency agreement contract for service to submit resumes.

At Komatsu Canada we come from diverse backgrounds, with unique perspectives, experiences and contributions. We believe that our people are part of our shared purpose. Connected by our core values of ambition, perseverance, collaboration and authenticity, we are committed to continually advancing in our support of diversity and inclusion. United, we are on a journey towards a sustainable future that creates value together.

We are an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national or ethnic origin, marital status, family status, disability, genetic characteristics, or a conviction for which a pardon has been granted.

We recognize and honour the deep history, cultures, and traditions of the Indigenous Peoples and Nations across Turtle Island. As part of our ongoing journey toward reconciliation, we are committed to building respectful and meaningful partnerships with Indigenous communities throughout Canada. We acknowledge that our team members live, work, and connect on the traditional and ancestral homelands of Indigenous Peoples, and we strive to do so with humility, awareness, and respect