Overview
Languages
English or French
Education
- Other trades certificate or diploma
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
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
- Service attachments and working tools
- Verify and repair emission control systems
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Driver's License (Class 3 or D)
Experience and specialization
Diesel engine repair specialization
- Fuel injection system
- Exhaust system
- Cooling system
- Air conditioning system
- Lubrication system
- Engine control system
- Major internal engine repairs or overhaul
- Installation and alignment of engines and machinery
Powered equipment repair specialization
- Hydraulic-operated working attachments
- Compressors
- Pumps
- Industrial lift trucks and fork-lifts
Mechanical maintenance and repair specialization
- Mechanical transmissions
- Drive trains and final drives
- Hydraulic transmissions
- Tracked vehicle suspensions and steering
- Wheel-mounted vehicle suspension and steering
- Highway vehicle tires and wheels
- Differentials
- Brake system
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Attention to detail
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
- Hand-eye co-ordination
- Manual dexterity
- Overtime required
- Standing for extended periods
Own tools/equipment
- Tools
Personal suitability
- Accurate
- Client focus
- Dependability
- Flexibility
- Judgement
- Reliability
- Team player
Benefits
Financial benefits
- Group insurance benefits