Agriculture Equipment Technician (ID: 2156)

We are looking for highly organized, energetic individuals to fill two (2) immediate openings for a full-time Agricultural Equipment Technician. Certification as an Agricultural Equipment Technician is preferred, yet candidates with hands on experience on agricultural or heavy equipment will also be considered.

Wages depend upon experience level.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assemble and adjust new agricultural equipment.
• Diagnose faults or malfunctions using computerized and other testing equipment to determine extent of repair required.
• Locate and use information from service manuals, online or in print.
• Adjust equipment and repair or replace defective parts, components or systems, using hand or power tools.
• Test repaired equipment for proper performance and to ensure that work meets manufacturers’ specifications.
• Clean, lubricate and perform other routine maintenance work on equipment.
• Completes all reports and forms required in conjunction with work assignments.
• Accounts for all time and material used in performing assigned duties.
• Maintains condition of mobile service vehicle, trailer, inventory, tools and equipment.
• Follows all safety rules and regulations in performing work assignments.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe work environment.
• Additional duties as required.

Experience, Education, Skills and Knowledge:

• 2+ years of experience performing service repairs.
• Outstanding interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Agricultural Equipment Technician certification preferred, equivalent experience will be considered.
• Proficient knowledge of mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems used in the repair of agricultural equipment.
• Ability to operate vehicles and equipment used for diagnostic purposes.
• Ability to use basic computer functions and the MS-Office Suite of products.
• Ability to lift 75 lbs. repeatedly.
• Valid driver’s license, with clean Driver’s Abstract.
• Ability to work alone or as a member of a team with other tradespersons.
• Own tools to perform the duties required and safety boots.
• Capability of working outside in all types of weather for on-site customer service and inside a shop.
• A strong work ethic, reliability and dependability are key requirements for this position.

Working hours are 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Overtime hours may be required.

Please send your resume to Mark McCabe at markmccabe@xplornet.ca