heavy duty mechanic - agricultural

Mazergroup; Killarney; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural equipment service provider in Killarney is seeking qualified candidates for a technician role requiring 3-5 years of experience. Responsibilities include troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of equipment, as well as instructing apprentices. The ideal candidate will have a relevant trades certification. This position is on-site with comprehensive benefits and relocation support.

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)

Free parking available

Wellness program

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience in relevant field.
• Level three or four apprenticeship training required.

Responsibilities

• Instruct apprentices.
• Troubleshoot and inspect equipment.
• Diagnose faults using computerized testing.
• Repair or replace defective parts.
• Keep maintenance reports.
• Test repaired equipment for performance.

Skills

Excellent oral communication

Attention to detail

Dependability

Team player

Manual dexterity

Education

Other trades certificate or diploma

Agricultural Equipment Technician Red Seal Certificate

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

Work Location

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

• 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

• Agricultural Equipment Technician Red Seal Certificate

Apprenticeship Training

• Level three apprenticeship training


• Level four apprenticeship training

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 loadsManual 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

Employment Groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees


• Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.)


• Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.)


• Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.)


• Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition


• Does not require Canadian work experience

Support for youths

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment


• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth