heavy duty mechanic - agricultural

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

Job summary

A prominent agricultural machinery firm in Killarney is seeking a Mid-Senior level Agricultural Equipment Technician for a part-time role. The technician will be responsible for instructing apprentices, troubleshooting machinery, and ensuring equipment functionality. Suitable candidates will hold an Agricultural Equipment Technician Red Seal Certificate and possess at least three years of relevant experience. This role includes relocation coverage and involves working in outdoor environments with specific physical demands.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Group insurance benefits

Life insurance

Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Free parking available

Learning/training paid by employer

Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)

Travel insurance

Wellness program

Qualifications

• Must have Agricultural Equipment Technician Red Seal Certificate.
• Minimum 3 years related experience required.
• Willingness to relocate is essential.

Responsibilities

• Instruct apprentices and troubleshoot equipment.
• Diagnose faults using testing equipment.
• Adjust and repair defective parts.
• Keep maintenance reports and documentation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Excellent oral communication

Dependability

Reliability

Team player

Education

Agricultural Equipment Technician Red Seal Certificate

Level three apprenticeship training

Level four apprenticeship training

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 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

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

• 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

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Part-time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Machinery Manufacturing