Labourer

Start your career with a company that builds possibilities. At SMS Equipment, we’re looking for a safety-focused Labourer to join our Kamloops team. If you take pride in hard work, enjoy hands-on tasks, and want to grow in the heavy equipment industry, this is your opportunity to get in on the ground floor.

Base Wage: $35.99 per hour. Additional premiums may apply.
Location: Kamloops, BC.
Schedule: 7x7

What You'll Do

As a Labourer at SMS Equipment, you’ll gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced shop environment. Your day-to-day will include:

• Washing and cleaning heavy equipment, including removing mud, grease, and debris
• Painting service equipment and parts as required
• Assisting technicians with tasks like component removal or material handling
• Maintaining a clean, organized, and hazard-free wash bay and shop area
• Using basic tools and equipment such as forklifts or hoists under supervision

What You Bring

We’re looking for a team player with a strong work ethic and safety-first mindset. Successful candidates will have:

• Minimum 1 year of related industry experience (or equivalent education/experience)
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Strong attention to detail, communication, and time management skills
• Ability to perform physically demanding work in a variety of conditions
• Basic understanding of heavy equipment or willingness to learn
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License (Forklift, WHMIS, and TDG training is 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 Requirements

This position is safety sensitive. Candidates may be required to complete:

• Pre employment medical questionnaire
• Drug and Alcohol test
• 5 Year Commercial Drivers Abstract

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 Canada. 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, comprehensive group benefits plan, and employer funded pension contributions.