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Reporting to the Service Supervisor, the Heavy Equipment Technician maintains, repairs, and builds heavy equipment at various customer locations in a safe, efficient, and capable manner. At SMS Equipment, safety is our number one priority. Our successful candidate is intrinsically motivated and committed to making safe choices, when completing all tasks. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Make recommendations regarding the extent of repairs and suggest methods of improvement
• Provide quality customer service
• Repair the equipment in a timely and financially responsible manner
• Think logically and keep up with changes in technology
• Interpret work orders and technical manuals
• Employ workplace health and safety practices at all times
• Be motivated and able to work in a challenging environment with minimal supervision
• Qualifying requirements

The successful candidate will possess a Journeyperson Heavy Equipment Technician or Heavy Equipment Technician Off Road certification. Other requirements include, but are not limited to:

• Interprovincial Red Seal is considered an asset
• Experience in repair/maintenance of heavy duty equipment
• Experience with Komatsu Equipment is considered an asset
• Strong commitment to safety
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

This position will be required to work a 14 on 14 off, 12 hours per shift rotation that includes both day and night shifts as required. This position will be based out of our Acheson, Alberta branch and will include travel to and from customer sites.