Apprentice Heavy Equipment Technician, Shop

Job Overview

Are you ready to build your future in heavy equipment? Join our team in Sudbury as an Apprentice Heavy Equipment Technician and gain hands-on experience working with industry-leading machinery in a dynamic, safety-first environment. If you're a motivated self-starter looking to kick off your career in heavy equipment, we want to hear from you. Apply today and become part of a team that keeps industry moving.

Reports to: General Supervisor, Shop
Shift: 5x2, Monday-Friday 8h/day
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: up to 25% travel within Canada and potentially the USA
Relocation: This role is not eligible for relocation

Key Job Responsibilities

As an Apprentice HET, you’ll work alongside experienced technicians to:

• Assist with inspections, diagnostics, and repairs on a wide range of heavy equipment
• Learn to service hydraulic, electrical, and diesel systems
• Support scheduled maintenance and component rebuilds in a controlled shop setting
• Use tools and diagnostic software to identify issues and perform repairs
• Maintain a clean, organized workspace and follow all safety protocols

Qualifications/Requirements

• Enrollment in a recognized Heavy Equipment Technician apprenticeship program- 421A required
• Basic understanding of mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems
• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work safely and follow procedures
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work well in a team and take direction
• Valid Class G Driver’s License

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.