Agricultural Equipment Technician

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• Noisy
• Agricultural machinery

Work setting

• In shop

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
• Keep maintenance reports and documentation
• 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
• Service attachments and working tools
• Perform other routine maintenance

Experience and specialization

Equipment and machinery experience

• Tractor
• Loader
• Bulldozer

Weather forecasting experience

• Agriculture

Diesel engine repair specialization

• Fuel injection system
• Engine control system

Mechanical maintenance and repair specialization

• Mechanical transmissions
• Hydraulic transmissions
• Off-road vehicle tires and wheels

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Public transportation is not available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Handling heavy loads
• Manual dexterity
• Overtime required

Weight handling

• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Dependability
• Judgement

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan

Long term benefits

• Group insurance benefits