Agricultural Equipment Technician — Field Service & Repairs

First Nations Jobs Online; Notre Dame de Lourdes; On-site; CAD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Critical illness

EAP

Job summary

Notre Dame Motors Ltd. in Notre Dame de Lourdes, MB is seeking an Agricultural Equipment Technician to diagnose and repair farming machinery at the Notre Dame de Lourdes site, with occasional travel to customer locations.

You will work full-time (38 h/wk), with overtime and weekends; a full benefits package is provided. Requirements include 3+ years of relevant experience, secondary school completion, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs and communicate in English.

Qualifications

• At least three years experience as an agriculture equipment mechanic or farm mechanic.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willing to work overtime and weekends.
• Experience with Massey Ferguson, Manitou, Krone, Versatile and/or MacDon equipment is an asset.
• Three- to five-year apprenticeship or vocational training in agriculture equipment mechanic is an asset.
• Knowledge of electrical, hydraulics, engine, powertrain, GPS and air conditioning systems is preferable.
• Must be physically fit and able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to communicate in English.

Responsibilities

• Check agriculture (heavy) equipment for proper performance 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, components or systems, using hand and power tools.
• Test repaired equipment for proper performance and to ensure that work meets manufacturers’ specifications.
• Clean, lubricate and perform other routine maintenance work on equipment.
• Service attachments and working tools such as harvesting and tillage equipment, blades, ploughs, winches and side booms.
• May attach components and adjust new farm equipment.
• Maintain good working records for time, parts, supplies, and outside purchases in repairs.
• Communicate with others internally and externally in a professional manner.
• With approval, order all parts and materials required to perform assigned repairs.
• Maintain work area in a clean and safe condition, including care for shop tools, equipment, and vehicles.
• Maintain high levels of customer satisfaction.
• Any other duties as assigned, like assistance with snow clearing at work location if needed.

Skills

Agriculture equipment repair

English communication

Education

Secondary school diploma

Apprenticeship in agriculture equipment mechanic

Job description

Notre Dame Motors Ltd. in Notre Dame de Lourdes, MB is seeking an Agricultural Equipment Technician to diagnose and repair farming machinery at the Notre Dame de Lourdes site, with occasional travel to customer locations.

You will work full-time (38 h/wk), with overtime and weekends; a full benefits package is provided. Requirements include 3+ years of relevant experience, secondary school completion, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs and communicate in English.