Heavy Equipment Technician, 2nd Year Apprentice

Kamloops, BC
On-site
Posted Oct 26, 2026
1 position

$41.85 / hour

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Mid-level · 2+ years
Minimum education: Professional degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

Diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and electronic systems on heavy mining and construction equipment. Perform overhauls, maintenance, and new equipment builds while working independently in remote field settings.

Job details

SMS Equipment is growing in Kamloops, BC. We're hiring a Heavy Equipment Technician, 2nd Year Apprentice to support mining and construction operations in a remote field environment. If you’re a skilled troubleshooter with a safety-first mindset and the ability to work independently, we want to hear from you. Base Wage: $36.62 per hour. Additional premiums apply. Location: Kamloops, BC Schedule: 7x7 (days and nights) What You’ll Do * Diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and electronic systems on heavy mining and construction equipment * Perform overhauls, maintenance, and new equipment builds * Troubleshoot issues using computerized and manual diagnostic tools * Work independently in remote field settings, including adverse weather and confined spaces * Follow safety protocols and contribute to continuous improvement in safe work practices * Lift up to 50 lbs as required by the role. What You Bring The successful candidate will be a 2nd Year Apprentice Heavy Equipment Technician. Other requirements include: * Strong diagnostic skills and mechanical aptitude. * Valid Class 5 driver’s license and willingness to travel. * Self-motivated and safety-focused with experience working independently in field conditions. * Experience working with Komatsu equipment is an asset. * 3rd Year Apprenticeship. 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 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 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 employer funded pension contributions.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Must be a 3rd Year Apprentice Heavy Equipment Technician with strong diagnostic skills and mechanical aptitude. Requires a valid Class 5 driver’s license and the ability to work independently in adverse field conditions.