{"id":3645438,"url":"https://alion.io/job/sandvik-rock-tools-technician-6","title":"Rock Tools Technician","company":{"id":5009,"name":"Sandvik","domain":"home.sandvik","url":"https://alion.io/company/sandvik","size_band":"5000+","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Workday","truth_index":{"grade":"A","score":87,"open_postings":111,"ghost_share":0.036,"stale_share":0.568,"repost_share":0.117,"time_to_fill_p50_days":19,"computed_at":"2026-11-11T05:49:22Z"}},"role":"Field & Service","role_family":"Field & Service","seniority":"junior","employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Prince George, Canada"],"countries":["CA"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":null,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"Microsoft Office","optional":false},{"name":"Outlook","optional":false}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-11-02T22:40:14Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-11-02","last_verified_at":"2026-11-11T10:29:56Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":8,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":8},"description":"Sandvik Mining is seeking a\nRock Tools Technician - Entry Level\nLocation: Prince George\nSchedule: Monday to Friday\nAt Sandvik, we offer you a world of opportunities. Our diverse businesses and global network enable you to explore your potential and thrive. We recognize your performance and offer various ways to fuel your growth towards exceptional achievements.\nCurious about the mining industry and looking for a hands-on way to start your career? Sandvik is hiring an entry-level Rock Tools Technician in Prince George. You will work with specialized mining tools, learn how they are inspected, maintained and tracked, and gain practical experience with the support of an experienced team. No previous mining experience is required-bring your mechanical aptitude, safety mindset and willingness to learn, and we will help you build the skills for the role.\nYour hands-on experience counts. If you enjoy repairing equipment, working on vehicles, building things or figuring out how mechanical parts work, you may already have the foundation we are looking for. Experience from a shop, construction, automotive work, farming, school, volunteering, hobbies or personal projects is welcome.\nReady to turn your practical skills into a career in mining? Apply today and take your first step with Sandvik. This role offers hands-on training, opportunities to grow, competitive start rate, a comprehensive benefits and pension package, and site and travel allowances depending on the assignment.\nWhat you will be doing\nLearn to manage rock tools inventory and track new issues, discards and losses.\nInspect, repair and maintain rock tools to defined specifications, with training and support from the team.\nOrganize and deliver rock tools products to the customer.\nLearn to use the Rock Tools Management System to monitor and report on tool performance.\nObserve tool condition and help identify wear, damage, improper use or incorrect product selection.\nShare observations, questions and improvement ideas with the Supervisor and Sandvik Sales and Service Representatives.\nComplete accurate time records, technical reports and failure reports.\nBuild positive working relationships with the rock tools team and with internal and external customers.\nPerform daily and weekly stock counts and help keep the work area organized.\nPerform other relevant duties as assigned by the Supervisor.\nEnvironmental Health and Safety\nWe are ethical and compliant, dedicated to health, safety, and sustainability. We put health and safety first!\nAdhere to the Sandvik Environmental, Health and Safety Policy.\nAttend health and safety related training.\nPerform Risk Assessments (\"Take Five\") prior to each task.\nIdentify and report hazards.\nWork in a safe manner as reasonably practicable.\nWear the required PPE assigned for each location.\nWhat you will bring along\nCompletion of Secondary School (High school).\nHands-on mechanical aptitude and an interest in understanding how tools and equipment work.\nHands-on experience gained through work, school, volunteering, hobbies or personal projects is welcome; previous mining experience is not required.\nComfort using, or willingness to learn how to use, hand tools and basic equipment safely.\nEagerness to learn new skills and develop a career in the mining industry.\nA safety-focused, dependable and detail-oriented approach to work.\nAbility to communicate clearly and work as part of a team.\nFlexible and self-motivated, with demonstrated initiative.\nBasic ability to use Outlook and Microsoft Office.\nA valid driver's licence in good standing is required.\nAbility and willingness to work varied shifts, as required.\nIn return for your passion and drive we will offer you…\nPractical, hands-on training and support to help you build confidence and succeed in the role.\nA genuine entry point into the mining industry-no previous mining experience required.\nThe opportunity to learn specialized tools, build valuable skills and grow your career with a global industry leader.\nAn excellent comprehensive compensation package including a pension plan with matching, competitive health, dental, life and disability benefits, as well as ongoing development and training.\nSite and travel allowances may be provided based on the assignment.\nThe starting hourly rate for this position is [$27.50], with the final offer determined by the candidate's experience, qualifications, skills, internal equity, and applicable local market conditions.\nOur Culture\nOur core values are the soul of the company. They guide us in our actions and daily business decisions. We are a company with an open-minded culture that encourages employees to share ideas and work innovatively. We embrace diversity and inclusion and inspire everyone to bring their authentic selves to work everyday! We take pride in our agile customer-focused decision making. We empower our employees, providing strong performance management and opportunities to grow your career.\nDo you want to learn more?\nTo learn more about Sandvik, our people and products please visit our website: https://www.home.sandvik/en/about-us/\nHow to Apply\nAll qualified persons are encouraged to apply at www.sandvik.com/careers to the Rock Tools Technician requisition # R0098408; While we thank all candidates for their interest, only those considered for an interview will be contacted. Candidates who participate in an interview will be informed of the hiring decision or receive a status update within the applicable timeframe, no later than 45 days.\nOur recruitment process may involve the use of artificial intelligence to assist with application screening. AI tools support but do not replace human decision-making. Personal information collected during this process is handled in accordance with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act.\nThis opportunity reflects a newly created position within our organization.\nWe are an equal opportunity employer which values diversity in the workplace and encourage applications from members of equity-seeking communities including women, racialized persons, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual orientations or gender identities/expressions. We are committed to creating an inclusive and barrier free experience to applicants with accessibility needs; therefore, requests for accommodation can be made at any stage during the recruitment process. 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