Overview
Languages
English
Education
- Other trades certificate or diploma
- or equivalent experience
- Mechanics and repairers, general
- Medium/heavy vehicle and truck technology/technician
Experience
5 years or more
Work site environment
- Non-smoking
- Dusty
- Noisy
- Heavy equipment
Work setting
- Willing to relocate
- In shop
- Relocation costs covered by employer
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Instruct apprentices
- 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
- Verify and repair emission control systems
- Perform other routine maintenance
- Maintain farm machinery, equipment and buildings
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Agricultural Equipment Technician Red Seal Certificate
Experience and specialization
Computer and technology knowledge
- Basic
Type of heavy equipment operated
- John Deere controls
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
- Pumps
- Electric generators
- Industrial lift trucks and fork-lifts
Mechanical maintenance and repair specialization
- Mechanical transmissions
- Drive trains and final drives
- Hydraulic transmissions
- Power take-offs
- Tracked vehicle suspensions and steering
- Off-road vehicle tires and wheels
- Differentials
- Brake system
Additional information
Security and safety
- Bondable
- Driving record check (abstract)
- Driver's validity licence check
Transportation/travel information
- Own transportation
- Valid driver's licence
- Travel expenses paid by employer
- Public transportation is not available
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Physically demanding
- Attention to detail
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
- Hand-eye co-ordination
- Handling heavy loads
- Manual dexterity
- Overtime required
- Sound discrimination
- Standing for extended periods
Weight handling
- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Own tools/equipment
- Tools
- Steel-toed safety boots
- Gloves
Personal suitability
- Accurate
- Client focus
- Dependability
- Excellent oral communication
- Flexibility
- Judgement
- Reliability
- Team player
- Organized
Benefits
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Paramedical services coverage
Financial benefits
- Bonus
- Group insurance benefits
- Life insurance
- Mileage paid
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
Long term benefits
- Maternity and parental benefits
- Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA)
Other benefits
- Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)
- Free parking available
- Learning/training paid by employer
- Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
- Team building opportunities
- Parking available
- Travel insurance