Equipment Director jobs in Palmer, AK

SMS Equipment is a key player in the heavy equipment industry who offers life-long, fulfilling, and stable careers which will continuously challenge and grow your skills. 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. We are excited to announce we are expanding our highly skilled team of Heavy Equipment Technicians, Journeyperson.

If you are a certified Journeyperson, Off-Road Heavy Equipment Technician and would like to continue to grow your career in an essential and dynamic industry, then SMS Equipment has a fantastic opportunity for you! We offer a work-life balance with set shift rotation. If this sounds like something you are looking for, keep reading.

At SMS Equipment, our Off-Road Heavy Equipment Technicians responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Performing assemblies, preventative maintenance, repairs and complete overhauls on heavy equipment. Interpret work order and technical manuals.
• Diagnose faults or malfunctions using computerized or other testing equipment to determine the extent of repair required.
• Make recommendations regarding extent of repairs and suggest methods of improvement.
• Have a strong awareness and attitude towards workplace health and safety.
• Motivated and able to work in a challenging environment with minimal supervision.
• Work remotely in adverse weather conditions. Job tasks may be physically demanding and require lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Having experience on mining equipment is an asset.

In addition to our technicians having Journeyperson certification, their qualifications include:

• Strong commitment to safety
• Experience in repair/maintenance of heavy equipment
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Some positions may require the ability to travel and meet customer site requirements
• Experience with Komatsu equipment is considered an asset
• Interprovincial Red Seal is considered an asset

Applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate is found.

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.