Heavy-duty equipment technician

Anchor Excavation Limited; Halifax Regional Municipality; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental plan

Health care plan

Job summary

Anchor Excavation Limited is seeking an Agricultural Equipment Technician to inspect, diagnose and repair farming machinery at our Halifax site. You will lead apprentices, manage parts inventory, and ensure maintenance aligns with manufacturer specifications.

The role involves outdoor, on-site work with exposure to varied weather conditions, requiring a valid driver's license and WHMIS/First Aid readiness. A specialized skill set in diesel and hydraulic systems is valued.

Qualifications

• Certificate or diploma in agricultural equipment technology or related field.
• Experience in agricultural equipment repair is an asset.
• WHMIS and First Aid training viewed favourably.

Responsibilities

• Instruct apprentices and oversee hands-on maintenance tasks.
• Troubleshoot and inspect equipment to detect faults and malfunctions.
• Diagnose faults using diagnostic equipment to determine repair scope.
• Order parts and maintain inventory.
• Adjust equipment and replace defective parts as needed.
• Keep maintenance reports and documentation up to date.
• Test repaired equipment for proper performance against manufacturers' specs.
• Perform routine maintenance and service attachments and tools.

Skills

Excellent oral communication

Attention to detail

Dependability

Reliability

Organized

Education

1–2 year certificate/diploma in agricultural equipment technology

Tools

Diagnostic testing equipment

Hydraulic tooling

Job description

OVERVIEW

LANGUAGES

English

EDUCATION

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

EXPERIENCE

Experience an asset

ON SITE

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

WORK SITE ENVIRONMENT

• Outdoors

RESPONSIBILITIES

TASKS

• Instruct apprentices
• Troubleshoot and inspect equipment to detect faults and malfunctions
• Diagnose faults or malfunctions using computerized and other testing equipment to determine extent of repair required
• Order parts and maintain inventory
• Adjust equipment and repair or replace defective parts
• Keep maintenance reports and documentation
• Test repaired equipment for proper performance and to ensure that work meets manufacturers' specifications
• Clean, lubricate and perform other maintenance work
• Service attachments and working tools
• Perform other routine maintenance

CREDENTIALS

CERTIFICATES, LICENCES, MEMBERSHIPS, AND COURSES

• Agricultural Equipment Technician Red Seal Certificate
• Driver's License (Class 3 or D)
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
• First Aid Certificate

EXPERIENCE AND SPECIALIZATION

EQUIPMENT AND MACHINERY EXPERIENCE

• Hydraulic system

AREA OF SPECIALIZATION

• Engine repair

DIESEL ENGINE REPAIR SPECIALIZATION

• Fuel injection system
• Exhaust system
• Cooling system
• Lubrication system
• Engine control system
• Major internal engine repairs or overhaul

POWERED EQUIPMENT REPAIR SPECIALIZATION

• Hydraulic-operated working attachments
• Telescopic ladder
• Industrial lift trucks and fork-lifts

MECHANICAL MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR SPECIALIZATION

• Mechanical transmissions
• Drive trains and final drives
• Hydraulic transmissions
• Tracked vehicle suspensions and steering
• Wheel-mounted vehicle suspension and steering
• Off-road vehicle tires and wheels
• Differentials
• Brake system

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

SECURITY AND SAFETY

• Driving record check (abstract)
• Driver's validity licence check

TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL INFORMATION

• Vehicle supplied by employer
• Willing to travel regularly
• Valid driver's licence

WORK CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES

• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Manual dexterity
• Standing for extended periods

WEIGHT HANDLING

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

OWN TOOLS/EQUIPMENT

• Steel-toed safety boots

PERSONAL SUITABILITY

• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Reliability
• Organized

BENEFITS

HEALTH BENEFITS

• Dental plan
• Health care plan