Agriculture Heavy Equipment Technician - Red Deer

Brandt Group of Companies; Red Deer; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Continuous training

Advancement opportunities

Benefits coverage

RRSP program

Job summary

Brandt Group of Companies in Red Deer, AB, is hiring a Heavy Equipment Technician (agriculture equipment) for our Agriculture Division (John Deere). The role involves diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining tractors, hay tools, and turf implements, with on-site service when required and thorough documentation for warranties.

We value field service experience, problem solving, and a willingness to learn as the industry evolves.

Qualifications

• Experience diagnosing, repairing and maintaining agricultural equipment.
• Strong record-keeping and note-taking on work orders for warranty and customer records.
• Apprentices will be considered for this trade.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, repair & maintain all systems on agricultural equipment (tractors, hay tools, implements).
• Repair, service and/or diagnose equipment at customer sites when needed.
• Perform preventative maintenance inspections and fluid/part changes; test and adjust infield to optimize performance.
• Recondition pre-owned equipment.
• Accurately record notes on work orders for customer and warranty records.

Skills

Field service experience

Problem solving

Basic computer skills

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Education

Heavy Equipment Technician certification

Agriculture Equipment Technician certification

Apprenticeship in trade

Job description

Our Red Deer, AB 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 recognize 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.