Electrician for farm equipment

PGS Equipment Ltd.; Taber; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car to drive to job sites

Competitive wages

Medical & Vision benefits

Job summary

PGS Equipment Ltd. in Taber, AB, is seeking a full-time Electrician for farm equipment to install, maintain, and repair electrical systems across advanced agricultural machinery and related equipment.

You will diagnose electrical issues, troubleshoot control systems, and perform scheduled maintenance while coordinating with service teams and customers. Travel to job sites is required, and you will ensure work safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Strong foundational knowledge of electricity and applied electrical principles.
• Proficiency in electrical work, including wiring, installation of components, and reading electrical drawings and schematics.
• Experience in maintenance & repair of equipment, with a focus on keeping machinery operational and minimizing downtime.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair electrical systems and components on advanced agricultural machinery.
• Diagnose electrical issues and troubleshoot control systems, wiring harnesses, and sensors.
• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance; document work in service records.

Skills

Electrical safety

Electrical wiring

Troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Equipment maintenance

Team collaboration

Education

Electrical apprenticeship

Journeyman electrician

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Job description

Company Description

PGS Equipment Ltd. specializes in the sales and service of advanced row-crop agricultural machinery for farming operations. The company is committed to top-quality products and outstanding customer service, supporting clients with reliable equipment and responsive technical support. PGS Equipment Ltd. represents brands such as Lockwood, VHM, Milestone, Bijlsma Hercules, Downs, Logan SureFire, Mooij, and more. For more information about our company and products, please look at our website www.pgs-equipment.ca . You can also find us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

We offer:

• Competitive wages
• Benefit package with: Dental + Vision Care (after trial period)
• Disability Insurance
• Holiday and paid time off
• Life insurance
• Training programs (if available)
• Banked overtime to compensate in the winter.
• Company car to drive to job sites.

Role Description:

This is a full-time, all-around Electrician for farm equipment role based in Taber, AB, with travel involved. The Electrician will install, maintain, and repair electrical systems and components on advanced agricultural machinery and related equipment. Day-to-day tasks include diagnosing electrical issues, troubleshooting control systems, wiring harnesses, and sensors, and performing scheduled and unscheduled maintenance. The role involves collaborating with service technicians and parts teams, interpreting electrical schematics and technical manuals, and documenting work performed in service records. The Electrician will also support customer equipment start-ups, ensure work is completed safely and in accordance with applicable standards, and may assist with on-farm service calls as needed.

Qualifications

• Strong foundational knowledge of electricity and applied electrical principles, with the ability to safely work with agricultural machinery electrical systems.
• Proficiency in electrical work, including wiring, installation of components, and reading electrical drawings and schematics.
• Experience in maintenance & repair of equipment, with a focus on keeping machinery operational and minimizing downtime.
• Advanced troubleshooting skills for diagnosing electrical faults, control system issues, and sensor or harness failures on complex equipment.
• Background in electrical engineering or equivalent technical training, apprenticeship, or certification related to industrial or automotive electrical systems.
• Relevant trade certification or journeyperson status as an Electrician (or progress toward certification) is an asset.
• Ability to work safely, follow company and regulatory safety procedures, and use appropriate tools and diagnostic equipment.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with service teams and interact professionally with customers.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel.