Agriculture Equipment Technician/Heavy Duty AG Mechanic - Lloydminster

Agriterra Equipment; City of Lloydminster; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural equipment dealer in Lloydminster, AB is seeking an Agriculture Equipment Technician to work on various agricultural and lawn equipment. The ideal candidate should be certified as a Journeyperson technician, possess strong problem-solving abilities, and have experience in diagnostics. A competitive salary, benefits package, and opportunities for training and growth are offered.

Benefits

Competitive hourly wage

Great benefits package

RRSP matching program

Paid factory training

Tenure bonuses

Qualifications

• Journeyperson certification preferred, apprentices considered.
• Experience with agriculture equipment is a bonus, not required.
• Strong problem-solving skills and diagnostic ability.

Responsibilities

• Work on a range of agriculture equipment and brands.
• Conduct diagnostics and general repairs.
• Complete detailed notes on work orders.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Computer and electrical diagnostics

Education

Journeyperson Agriculture Equipment Technician certification

Heavy Equipment Technician certification

Heavy Duty AG Mechanic certification

Job description

Agriterra Equipment is one of North America’s largest AGCO dealers. Representing exceptional brands, including Massey Ferguson, Fendt, Rogator, Bourgault, Morris, and Cub Cadet. Agriterra is also the first authorized sales and service centre for CAT agricultural products in North America. We’ve grown from 3 locations (in 2013) to 9 and have been consistently in AGCO North America’s Circle of Excellence Top 20 dealer group. We’re looking for an exceptional Agriculture Equipment Technician to join our team in Lloydminster, AB.

The role involves working on a wide range of agricultural equipment and brands, from large agriculture equipment to lawn and garden equipment (varies by region), including skid steer loaders, loaders, telehandlers and excavators. Responsibilities also include diagnostics, electrical work, general repairs, maintenance and pre-delivery inspections, pre-season inspections and updates to equipment, manufacturer training, and completing detailed notes on work orders with recommendations for additional work. Work may be completed in the shop or in the field as needed.

Responsibilities

• Working on a wide range of agriculture equipment and brands, including Massey Ferguson, Fendt, Rogator, Cub Cadet and Caterpillar agricultural products
• Handling equipment from large agricultural machines to lawn and garden equipment (regionally variable)
• Diagnostics, electrical work, general repairs, maintenance and pre-delivery inspections
• Pre-season inspections and updates to equipment
• Manufacturer training
• Completing detailed notes on work orders and recommendations for additional work
• Completing work in the shop and/or field as needed

What we’re looking for

• A Journeyperson Agriculture Equipment Technician, Heavy Equipment Technician or Heavy Duty AG Mechanic would be preferred (we will also consider apprentices or other trade qualifications)
• Experience with agriculture equipment is a bonus (including experience growing up or working on a farm), but not required
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to find solutions to complex repair or diagnostic challenges
• Proficient with computer and electrical diagnostics (CANBUS troubleshooting and using an Electronic Scan Tool)

Why work for Agriterra

• A competitive hourly wage, with a field premium on top (for hours billed out in field)
• A great benefits package
• An RRSP matching program
• A great company culture with opportunities to work with many amazing people
• A diverse range of equipment to work on to keep you challenged and grow your experience
• Paid factory training (online and in person)
• Tenure bonuses