agricultural heavy equipment mechanic - diesel engine

Willowlee Sod Farms Limited; Ameliasburg; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local agricultural service provider in Ameliasburg is seeking a full-time maintenance technician for hands-on equipment repairs. Responsibilities include diagnosing and troubleshooting mechanical issues on heavy trucks and farm machinery. Candidates should have a Truck and Coach Service Licence and possess strong problem-solving skills. Comprehensive benefits and a supportive work environment are offered.

Benefits

Free parking available

Wellness program

Group insurance benefits

Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Qualifications

• Experience with diesel engine repair specializing in cooling, lubrication, and air conditioning systems.
• Ability to perform major internal engine repairs and align machinery.
• Physically capable of handling heavy loads and bending or crouching.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair equipment malfunctions.
• Keep maintenance reports and ensure proper performance.
• Assist process and machine operators.

Skills

Troubleshooting and inspecting equipment

Welding experience

Mechanical maintenance and repair

Reliability

Team player

Education

Truck and Coach Service Licence (310T)

Tools

Tools

Steel-toed safety boots

Job description

Job details

• Salary 30.00 to 44.00 hourly (To be negotiated) / 30 to 75 hours per week
• Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time

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

Work setting

• Willing to relocate

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
• Welding experience
• 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
• Perform repair work on heavy trucksService attachments and working tools
• Assist process and machine operators in mineral ore and metal processing
• Perform other routine maintenance

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Truck and Coach Service Licence (310T)

Experience and specialization

Diesel engine repair specialization

• Cooling system
• Air conditioning system
• Lubrication system
• Major internal engine repairs or overhaul
• Installation and alignment of engines and machinery

Powered equipment repair specialization

• Hydraulic-operated working attachments
• Compressors
• Pumps

Mechanical maintenance and repair specialization

• Mechanical transmissions
• Drive trains and final drives
• Hydraulic transmissions
• Power take-offs
• Tracked vehicle suspensions and steering
• Wheel-mounted vehicle suspension and steering
• Highway vehicle tires and wheels
• Off-road vehicle tires and wheels
• Differentials
• Brake system

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Handling heavy loads
• Standing for extended periods
• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Tools
• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Reliability
• Team player
• Disability benefits
• Paramedical services coverage
• Group insurance benefits
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Other benefits
• Parking available
• Wellness program

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

• 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.

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