Agricultural Equipment Mechanic (Service Technician - NOC 72401)

Agricultural Equipment Mechanic (Service Technician - NOC 72401)

Employer details: Prairie AG Center Inc.

Job details

Location: Various locations

• Hwy 16 West and Range Road 21, Lloydminster AB, T9V 3B6
• Hwy 16 East & Eat Hill Road, North Battleford SK, S9A 3W8
• 14426 Hwy 16 Service Road, Vegreville AB, T9C 1R3

Work location: On the road

Salary: 46.00 hourly / 40.00 hours per week

Terms of employment: Permanent employment Full time

Day, Overtime required, Overtime available

Starts as soon as possible

Benefits: Health benefits, Financial benefits, Other benefits

Vacancies: 4 vacancies

Overview

Languages

-English

Education

-Other trades certificate or diploma

Experience

-3 years to less than 5 years

On the road

-Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

Work site environment

-Outdoors

Work setting

-Various locations

-On-site customer service

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Troubleshoot and inspect equipment to detect faults and malfunctions
• Diagnose faults or malfunctions using computerized and other testing equipment to determine extent of repair required
• Adjust equipment and repair or replace defective parts
• Test repaired equipment for proper performance and to ensure that work meets manufacturers' specifications
• Attach components and adjust new farm equipment
• Clean, lubricate and perform other maintenance work
• Perform repair work on heavy trucks
• Perform other routine maintenance

Job Duties

• Inspects combines, forage harvesters, tractors, balers and other agricultural and heavy equipment for proper performance; identifies faults and malfunctions to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation
• Diagnoses mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and electronic faults using computerized diagnostic tools and testing equipment to determine the extent of repair required
• Adjusts equipment and repairs or replaces defective parts, components, and systems using hand and power tools, in accordance with manufacturer specifications
• Tests and verifies equipment performance following service and repair to ensure work meets manufacturer specifications and safety standards
• Cleans, lubricates, and performs preventative maintenance and routine maintenance work on agricultural and heavy equipment
• May perform repair and maintenance work on heavy trucks as required
• May attach components and adjust new farm equipment to ensure proper setup and operation

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

-Willing to travel

-Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

-Physically demanding

-Attention to detail

-Bending, crouching, kneeling

-Hand-eye co-ordination

-Handling heavy loads

-Manual dexterity

Personal suitability

-Accurate

-Client focus

-Dependability

-Excellent oral communication

-Flexibility

-Judgement

-Reliability

-Team player

-Organized

Benefits

Health benefits

-Dental plan

-Health care plan

Other benefits

-Other benefits

-Transportation provided by the employer.

Other: Journeyperson Agricultural or Heavy Equipment (Agricultural Equipment) certification pref’d; Previous experience servicing agricultural or heavy equipment req’d; Demonstrated ability to diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems; Experience completing inspections, work orders, and service documentation

Who can apply for this job?

-a Canadian citizen

-a permanent resident of Canada

-a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

-Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

How to apply

Direct Apply

-By Direct Apply

Additional ways to apply

-By email

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