agricultural equipment technician

Government of Canada; City of Lacombe; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Lacombe, Alberta is seeking a skilled technician to perform on-site equipment maintenance. Responsibilities include troubleshooting, repair of hydraulic systems, and keeping maintenance documentation. Candidates must possess a trades certificate or equivalent experience and a valid driver's license. This physically demanding role involves working in a shop environment with the potential for exposure to noise and dust. Competitive health benefits are included.

Benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Bonus

Qualifications

• Experience in powered equipment repair is an asset.
• Valid driver's licence is required.
• Physically demanding work with bending and lifting.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and inspect equipment to detect faults.
• Adjust equipment and repair or replace defective parts.
• Test repaired equipment for proper performance.

Skills

Troubleshooting skills

Ability to diagnose equipment faults

Manual dexterity

Education

Other trades certificate or diploma

Tools

Computerized testing equipment

Hydraulic transmissions

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma
• or equivalent experience

Experience

Experience an asset

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Dusty
• Noisy

Work setting

• On-site customer service
• Shopwork

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

Experience and specialization Powered equipment repair specialization

• Hydraulic-operated working attachments

Mechanical maintenance and repair specialization

• Hydraulic transmissions

Additional information Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Handling heavy loads
• Manual dexterity

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Dependability
• Reliability
• Organized

Benefits Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus