Job Description
Journeyperson Heavy Duty Mechanic, Field Services
Posting Start Date:  8/20/25
Job Location (Short):  Sparwood, British Columbia, CAN, V0B 2G0
Requisition ID:  33852
Onsite or Remote:  Onsite Position

Komatsu develops and supplies technologies, equipment and services for the construction, mining, forklift, industrial and forestry markets. Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Komatsu employs more than 64,000 people worldwide, operating in more than 140 countries. For more than a century, the company has been creating value for its customers through manufacturing and technological innovation, partnering with others to empower a sustainable future where people, business and the planet thrive together. Since the company’s founding in 1921, Komatsu has been committed to supporting individuals and communities through job training, skills development and giving back. As a Komatsu employee, you will be encouraged to grow alongside our global company, contributing to a more sustainable future for all. If you are looking for a company that values your talent and potential, join Komatsu to be a part of something big and help advance modern society. 

 

Komatsu provides an extensive and robust employee benefits package that is designed to enhance the well-being of our employees and family members. We embrace a positive and empowering employee experience with a culture that prides itself on a diverse and inclusive environment.

 

  • Competitive wages: base pay is $59.90/h. Discussion regarding full compensation package conducted upon initial pre-screen.
  • Comprehensive benefits package (health & dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability)
  • Health Care and Personal Wellness spending account
  • Company-sponsored registered pension plan (RPP) and matching program.
  • Safety boot voucher
  • Paid vacation
  • Company-supplied tools
  • 4/5 Rating on Glassdoor 
  • Sustainable employment
  • Ability to be a part of an exciting, innovative company developing new state-of-the-art technology and equipment

 

Please visit our website https://www.komatsu.com/careers for more information.

Job Overview

 

Reports to: General Foreman, Field Service
Shift: 7x7, rotation of days/nights
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%
Relocation: This position does not offer relocation

Key Job Responsibilities

 

  • Maintenance, repair, service and inspection of the mining equipment
  • Able to diagnose mechanical, hydraulic and electrical systems
  • Adjust, repair or replace all defective equipment parts, components or systems serviced at customer sites
  • Test the repaired equipment for proper performance
  • Experience using Micrometers to measure tight tolerances
  • Maintain a safe and clean work environment
  • Participate in the work of other mechanics and apprentices within the shop and field environment

Qualifications/Requirements

 

  • Journeyperson Heavy Duty Mechanic or Millwright Certification, Red Seal Certification ideal
  • 3-5 years of mining or construction related experience
  • Previous experience working with Joy Global product would be a benefit
  • Strong proficiency in reading and interpreting technical manuals relating to manufacturer specifications and warranty environments
  • Ability to efficiently diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair issues in mechanical systems common to mining and/or construction equipment
  • Experience in a customer-facing role and a sound understanding of the importance of customer relationships
  • No restrictions for access to any mine site
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision, and experienced in working in a field environment
  • Good organizational and planning skills
  • Strong attention to detail and able to work within the framework of multiple deadlines
  • Hold a strong standard for quality and safety
  • Have a team-oriented approach and thought process
  • Able to safely lift 50lbs unassisted

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.

At Komatsu (Joy Global Canada), we come from diverse backgrounds, with unique perspectives, experiences and contributions.  We believe that our people are part of our shared purpose. Connected by our core values of ambition, perseverance, collaboration and authenticity, we are committed to continually advancing in our support of diversity and inclusion. United, we are on a journey towards a sustainable future that creates value together.

We are an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national or ethnic origin, marital status, family status, disability, genetic characteristics, or a conviction for which a pardon has been granted

As we search for collective healing and true reconciliation, we are striving to build respectful partnerships with the Indigenous Peoples in Canada. We would like to acknowledge that most of our team members gather, work, and play on the traditional and ancestral homelands of Indigenous Peoples and Nations across Turtle Island, each with their own unique history, culture, and traditions.