Dairy Installation/Service Technician

Company Background:

Mountain View Electric Ltd. is a 3rd generation multi-service and project company. We design, install, service, and maintain systems and equipment within the agricultural, industrial & municipal sectors. The customers we currently serve are based primarily throughout the interior of British Columbia. The culture at Mountain View is solutions based as our purpose is to create and implement solutions to meet our customers’ needs. At Mountain View we give our best to each other, our customers, and all services and/or projects so that we are able to stand behind the work we perform.

Position Summary:

Mountain View is looking for a Dairy Installation/Service Technician whose primary responsibilities will be to work with our Dairy division team to serve our Dairy families community. This will involve new and used installations and subsequent maintenance and repairs of Milk harvesting systems, Milk cooling processes, Cow identification & management, both hardware and software. Systems that provide cow comfort in the areas of stalling and traffic control, manure systems servicing and repair, back end barn equipment that will also involve ventilation, cattle watering systems and herd health products including brushes and foot baths.

This person will work on the installation of new equipment while also working within the scheduled service program that we offer to our customers. In addition to installing & servicing dairy equipment, this person will work alongside our Irrigation division to service and assemble hose reels. The Dairy Installation/Service Technician will be required to work closely around cattle.

Presently we serve our customers locally in the Okanagan and Shuswap, down into the Creston valley and north to the Cariboo, Vanderhoof and Smithers regions.

We are committed to providing the training needed to be successful in this position.

Position Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot & repair broken and/or malfunctioning dairy, livestock, robotic and other farm related equipment
• Install new equipment for dairy, livestock, robotics and other farm related equipment
• Follow diagrams and/or drawings and install components accordingly
• Assemble, troubleshoot & repair hose reels and irrigation guns
• Perform routine services within the company’s scheduled service program
• Maintain a clean and well-kept uniform and truck
• Accurately document parts used and time spent on service calls & projects for billing
• Communicate closely with supervisor on service & project completion
• Represent Mountain View in a professional manner at all times & maintain a collaborative relationship with our customers
• Work both indoors & outdoors in all weather conditions
• Provide quality work & service consistent with the standards of Mountain View
• Follow Health and Safety requirements at all times

Requirements

• Proven experience in a Mechanical/Technical background.
• Understanding of Electrical circuitry, plumbing & pumps.
• Ability to take ownership of work assigned and meet deadlines.
• Physically fit and able to perform tasks that may require lifting, climbing, pushing, bending, reaching & stooping.
• Ability to troubleshoot and use common repair tools & techniques.
• Excellent problem solving & critical thinking skills.
• Quick learner & tech-friendly. Thorough knowledge of smartphones and computers.
• Professionalism & adherence to laws and confidentiality guidelines.
• Must be legally entitled to live and work in Canada.
• Knowledge and experience of agriculture/dairy is an asset, but not a requirement.
• Must be able to work around animals.
• Valid Driver’s License with clean abstract (Required).

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $40,000.00-$65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Store discount
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay

Work Location: In person