Agriculture Heavy Equipment Technician

Brandt; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Continuous Learning

Opportunities for advancement

Comprehensive benefits coverage

Retirement savings programs

Job summary

Brandt's Saskatoon branch seeks a Heavy Equipment Technician to diagnose, repair and maintain agricultural equipment for the Agriculture Division (John Deere). You will service on-site and at customer locations as needed, with focus on engines, transmissions, hydraulics, and precision ag systems.

The role benefits from a strong on-site team and opportunities for continuous learning, with comprehensive benefits and advancement possibilities within Brandt.

Qualifications

• Certification as heavy equipment technician is an asset.
• Apprentices registered under this trade are considered.
• Field/road tech experience is a plus.
• Proficient computer skills are preferred.
• Experience diagnosing, repairing and maintaining equipment.
• Ability to document detailed repair orders.
• Desire to continue learning updated equipment technology.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, repair & maintain all systems on agricultural equipment such as tractors and implements.
• Repair, service and diagnose equipment at customers' sites when needed.
• Perform preventative maintenance inspections including fluids and filters.
• Recondition pre-owned equipment.
• Accurately record notes on work orders for customer and warranty records.

Skills

Heavy equipment tech

Apprentice friendly

Field/road tech experience

Computer skills

Diagnostics & maintenance

Repair order notes

Learning agility

Education

Heavy Equipment Technician certification

Agriculture Equipment Technician certification

Apprentices registered under this trade

Job description

• Full-Time
• Requisition #: AGRIC002177

Description

Our Saskatoon branch is looking for an exceptional individual to join our service department as a Heavy Equipment Technician (also known as an agricultural equipment technician) for our Agriculture Division (John Deere).

Who We Are

Brandt is a customer driven company, privately owned and family run, strengthened by diversification and succeeding through specialization. We operate over 170 locations across Canada, the USA, Australia, and New Zealand.

For nine decades, the people of Brandt have stood shoulder-to-shoulder with the hardworking people that we serve. And really, there's no place we'd rather be because just like them, it's when we're working hard and getting things done that we're at our best.

Our success is driven by a passionate belief in the unlimited potential of our company and the ultimate success of our customers and we act on that belief every single day.

That's Powerful Value, Delivered.

What You Will Be Responsible For

• Diagnose, Repair & Maintain all systems on agricultural equipment such as Tractors, Hay tools, and other Ag & Turf implements. This includes, engine, transmission, electrical, hydraulic, air conditioning, guidance & precision ag systems among others.
• Repair, Service and/or diagnose agriculture equipment at the customers site IF needed
• Perform preventative maintenance inspections; including fluid and various filter changes, testing of equipment, & adjustments for infield optimization.
• Reconditioning of pre-owned equipment.
• Accurately record notes on work orders for customer and warranty records

What We Look For

• Heavy Equipment Technician or Agriculture Equipment Technician certification an asset
• We will also consider apprentices that are registered under this trade too!
• Previous field tech or road tech experience would be a plus
• Basic to above-average computer skills and a passion for problem solving
• Experience in diagnosing, repairing and maintaining equipment.
• Ability to complete detailed repair order notes on each job
• The desire to continue learning updated equipment technology as the industry continues to evolve

What We Offer

Competitive compensation: we offer competitive wages that recognise your skills, experience, and contributions.

Continuous Learning: through on-the-job training and educational opportunities.

Opportunities for advancement within a growing company that values initiative and teamwork.

Comprehensive benefits coverage: including health, dental, insurances, and more to support your and your family's wellbeing.

Retirement savings programs: Company matching pension and RRSP programs to help you invest in your future.

When you work for Brandt, we work for you. It's as simple as that.