Farm Equipment Technician

van Nuland Holsteins Ltd; Monkton; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing available

Job summary

van Nuland Holsteins Ltd. is seeking a Farm Equipment Technician to diagnose, repair, and maintain a range of agricultural and heavy equipment on-site. You will also assist during harvest to ensure efficient operation and storage of crops, with a wage range that is negotiable based on experience.

Housing is a possibility for the right candidate. The role requires hands-on mechanical skills, familiarity with electrical systems on farm machinery, and ability to operate tractors and other equipment

Qualifications

• Proven dealership or hands-on experience with farm machinery.
• Strong mechanical knowledge of agricultural equipment.
• Proficiency with hand and power tools; welding experience.
• Experience operating heavy machinery such as tractors and harvesters.
• Ability to perform heavy lifting in demanding environments.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair various farm machinery, including tractors, harvesters, plows, and tillage equipment.
• Perform routine maintenance such as oil changes, filter replacements, tire repairs, and fluid checks.
• Operate heavy equipment such as excavators and tractors with implements.
• Use schematics and technical manuals to troubleshoot electrical and mechanical issues.
• Conduct welding and assembly tasks to repair or modify machinery components.
• Maintain accurate service records, work orders, and inventory logs.

Skills

Mechanical repair

Troubleshooting

Welding

Heavy equipment operation

Tools

Welding equipment

Schematics interpretation

Power tools

Hand tools

Job description

Job Overview

Join our dynamic team as a Farm Equipment Technician, where your mechanical expertise and passion for machinery will drive success on the farm! In this energetic role, you will be responsible for diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining a wide range of agricultural and heavy equipment. Your hands‑on skills will ensure that farm machinery operates efficiently, minimizing downtime and maximizing productivity. During harvest, you would operate farm equipment and be part of the harvest team to make sure crops are harvested and stored as efficiently as possible. If you thrive in a fast‑paced environment and love working with complex machinery, this is the perfect opportunity to grow your career in agricultural equipment maintenance. the wage range is a start, we are open to discuss this and adjust according to your abilities and experience, housing is also a possibility.

Duties

• Diagnose and repair various farm machinery, including tractors, harvesters, plows, and tillage equipment.
• Perform routine maintenance such as oil changes, filter replacements, tire repairs, and fluid checks to keep equipment running smoothly.
• Operate heavy equipment such as excavators, combine, tractors with dump wagens and manure spreaders.
• Use schematics and technical manuals to troubleshoot electrical and mechanical issues on diverse farm equipment.
• Conduct welding and assembly tasks to repair or modify machinery components as needed.
• Maintain accurate service records, work orders, and inventory logs for all repairs and maintenance tasks

Requirements

• Proven dealership experience or hands‑on experience working with farm machinery and heavy equipment.
• Strong mechanical knowledge of agricultural equipment, industrial machinery, and automotive repair techniques.
• Proficiency with hand tools, power tools, welding equipment, and schematics interpretation.
• Experience operating heavy machinery such as excavators, combine and tractors with implements
• Ability to perform heavy lifting and work in physically demanding environments regularly.
• Electrical experience related to farm machinery systems is highly desirable.
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.

Join us to be part of a passionate team dedicated to keeping farm equipment at peak performance! We value your skills and offer opportunities for growth in a vibrant environment where innovation meets agriculture excellence.

Pay: $25.00-$35.00 per hour

Work Location: In person