Agricultural Equipment Mechanic (Service Technician - NOC 72401)
Employer details: Prairie AG Center Inc.
Job details
Location: Various locations
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Hwy 16 West and Range Road 21, Lloydminster AB, T9V 3B6
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Hwy 16 East & Eat Hill Road, North Battleford SK, S9A 3W8
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14426 Hwy 16 Service Road, Vegreville AB, T9C 1R3
Work location: On the road
Salary: 46.00 hourly / 40.00 hours per week
Terms of employment: Permanent employment Full time
Day, Overtime required, Overtime available
Starts as soon as possible
Benefits: Health benefits, Financial benefits, Other benefits
Vacancies: 4 vacancies
Overview
Languages
Education
- Other trades certificate or diploma
Experience
- 3 years to less than 5 years
On the road
- Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.
Work site environment
Work setting
- Various locations
- On-site customer service
Responsibilities
Tasks
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Troubleshoot and inspect equipment to detect faults and malfunctions
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Diagnose faults or malfunctions using computerized and other testing equipment to determine extent of repair required
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Adjust equipment and repair or replace defective parts
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Test repaired equipment for proper performance and to ensure that work meets manufacturers' specifications
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Attach components and adjust new farm equipment
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Clean, lubricate and perform other maintenance work
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Perform repair work on heavy trucks
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Perform other routine maintenance
Job Duties
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Inspects combines, forage harvesters, tractors, balers and other agricultural and heavy equipment for proper performance; identifies faults and malfunctions to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation
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Diagnoses mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and electronic faults using computerized diagnostic tools and testing equipment to determine the extent of repair required
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Adjusts equipment and repairs or replaces defective parts, components, and systems using hand and power tools, in accordance with manufacturer specifications
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Tests and verifies equipment performance following service and repair to ensure work meets manufacturer specifications and safety standards
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Cleans, lubricates, and performs preventative maintenance and routine maintenance work on agricultural and heavy equipment
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May perform repair and maintenance work on heavy trucks as required
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May attach components and adjust new farm equipment to ensure proper setup and operation
Additional information
Transportation/travel information
- Willing to travel
- Valid driver's licence
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Physically demanding
- Attention to detail
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
- Hand-eye co-ordination
- Handling heavy loads
- Manual dexterity
Personal suitability
- Accurate
- Client focus
- Dependability
- Excellent oral communication
- Flexibility
- Judgement
- Reliability
- Team player
- Organized
Benefits
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Health care plan
Other benefits
- Other benefits
- Transportation provided by the employer.
Other: Journeyperson Agricultural or Heavy Equipment (Agricultural Equipment) certification pref’d; Previous experience servicing agricultural or heavy equipment req’d; Demonstrated ability to diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems; Experience completing inspections, work orders, and service documentation
Who can apply for this job?
You can apply if you are:
- a Canadian citizen
- a permanent resident of Canada
- a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit
- Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.
How to apply
Direct Apply
Additional ways to apply
About Reesink Canada Holdings:
Reesink Canada Holdings is a subsidiary of Royal Reesink, a Dutch company that started in 1786 as a blacksmith and has evolved into one of the largest equipment suppliers internationally.Canada is one of the main markets for Royal Reesink. We believe that both the agricultural and construction equipment market have big potential in Canada. That is why a Reesink Canada Holdings was founded as a dedicated entity for all Canadian activities.This provides an excellent match with Royal Reesink’s growth strategy, which is based in part on growth with existing brands in new markets.Royal Reesink has been representing CLAAS for over 65 years in the Netherlands and also represents CLAAS, HORSCH and MACDON in Kazakhstan. There are significant similarities between Western Canadian agriculture and agriculture in Kazakhstan, and therefore synergies can be realised.
