Journeyperson Heavy Equipment Technician, Field Underground- FIFO

Posting Start Date: 4/29/26

Job Location (Short): Lively, Ontario, CAN, P3Y 1L6

Requisition ID: 35422

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

Power the mines that power the world. Komatsu is looking for a Journeyperson Heavy Duty Equipment Technician, Field Underground- FIFO to join our underground field service team. If you thrive in the field, enjoy solving complex problems, and want to work on industry-leading underground equipment, this is your opportunity to build a long-term career with a global leader in mining. This is more than a job it’s a chance to be part of a team that keeps critical operations running while continuously growing your technical expertise.

Reports to: General Supervisor

Shift: 14x14

Allowances: Additional premiums and allowances are associated with this position due to location

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: 100% within Canada and potentially the USA

Relocation: This position does not offer relocation

Key Job Responsibilities

• Represent Komatsu and support U/G mining equipment through a rotational schedule
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair underground mining equipment
• Perform maintenance, service, and repair on multiple equipment at our client’s operations
• Commission new equipment, including pre-delivery inspections and on-site startup
• Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) to resolve recurring issues
• Support customers with technical expertise and recommend improvements
• Complete detailed service reports and documentation
• Collaborate with engineering and technical teams
• Mentor junior technicians and support customer teams
• Maintain a strong safety-first mindset in all work

Qualifications/Requirements

• Valid 421A Heavy Duty Equipment Technician certification (Red Seal is an asset)
• Experience with underground mining equipment is considered an asset
• Solid understanding of mechanical and machine control systems, with the ability to apply it in the field
• Strong problem-solving skills with a results-driven mindset
• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy and accountability
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and able to manage changing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Comfortable working independently or as part of a team
• Physically capable of lifting up to 50 lbs. unassisted
• No restrictions for accessing mine sites
• Valid driver’s license with willingness to travel and work overtime as required

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.