Heavy Equipment Technician

Join SMS Equipment in Anchorage, Alaska, and work hands-on with some of the largest, most advanced earthmoving equipment in the industry. As a Heavy Equipment Technician, you’ll work both in the field and in the shop solving tough challenges and keeping critical machines moving.

Base Wage: $35.94 - $51.34 per hour, dependent upon experience. Additional premiums may apply.
Location: Anchorage, AK.
Schedule: 5x2 (Monday to Friday).

What You’ll Do

• Work in both field and shop environments performing assemblies, preventative maintenance, repairs and complete overhauls on heavy equipment.
• 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.
• Interpret work order and technical manuals.
• Complete job specific reports and paperwork as needed.
• 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 lifting up to 50 lbs. Confined Space work is required.

What You Bring

The successful candidate will have a proven track record in the mechanical trades, with a minimum of 3 years of field service experience. Equivalent combinations of education and shop-based experience may be considered. Other requirements include:

• Strong commitment to safety.
• Experience in repair/maintenance of heavy equipment (construction and mining equipment experience preferred; we also invite applicants with backgrounds in highway trucks, agriculture equipment or military equipment).
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• The ability to travel and meet customer site requirements as needed.
• Experience with Komatsu equipment is considered an asset.

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:

• Pre-employment medical questionnaire 
• Drug and alcohol test 
• 5-year commercial driver’s abstract 
• Criminal record check
• Ticket verification (if applicable)

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.

At SMS Equipment, the right partnership makes everything possible. We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. Join us and bring your expertise to an organization that values safety, authenticity, innovation, performance, and respect.

SMS Equipment offers rewarding careers in the heavy equipment industry across North America. 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 and a comprehensive group benefits plan.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

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Salary : $36 - $51