heavy duty mechanic - agricultural

Government of Canada; Brandon; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of Canada is seeking an Agricultural Equipment Technician to ensure the proper operation and maintenance of agricultural machinery. This role involves instructing apprentices, troubleshooting equipment issues, and carrying out repairs as needed. Candidates must have a Red Seal Certification and a proven track record of experience in the field.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Bonus

Group insurance benefits

Life insurance

Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)

Learning/training paid by employer

Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)

Wellness program

Qualifications

• Requires 3-5 years of experience.
• Must have Red Seal Certificate.
• Ability to troubleshoot and maintain agricultural equipment.

Responsibilities

• Instruct apprentices and troubleshoot equipment.
• Adjust, repair or replace defective parts.
• Perform maintenance work on heavy trucks.

Skills

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Reliability

Excellent oral communication

Team player

Education

Agricultural Equipment Technician Red Seal Certificate

Other trades certificate or diploma

Tools

Tools

Steel-toed safety boots

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma
• or equivalent experience

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On site

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

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• Dusty
• Hot
• Noisy

Work setting

• Willing to relocate
• Relocation costs covered by employer

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
• 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
• Attach components and adjust new farm equipment
• Clean, lubricate and perform other maintenance work
• Perform repair work on heavy trucks
• Service attachments and working tools

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Agricultural Equipment Technician Red Seal Certificate

Additional information Security and safety

• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Valid driver's licence
• Public transportation is not available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Tools
• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

• Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)
• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Travel insurance
• Wellness program