agricultural equipment technician

Education: Other trades certificate or diploma. Work site environment: Outdoors. Non-smoking. Cold/refrigerated. Dusty. Hot. Noisy. Agricultural machinery. Work setting: Willing to relocate. Relocation costs not covered by employer. 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. Verify and repair emission control systems. Perform other routine maintenance. Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : Agricultural Equipment Technician Red Seal Certificate. Driver's License (Class 1 or A). Driver's License (Class 3 or D). Air Brake (Z) Endorsement. Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate. Equipment and machinery experience: Tractor. Sprayer or duster. Seed drill. Haying equipment. Combine harvester. Specialization or experience: Specialized environmental skills and knowledge. Diesel engine repair specialization: Fuel injection system. Exhaust system. Cooling system. Air conditioning system. Lubrication system. Engine control system. Major internal engine repairs or overhaul. Installation and alignment of engines and machinery. Powered equipment repair specialization: Cable-operated working attachments. Hydraulic-operated working attachments. Compressors. Pumps. Telescopic ladder. Electric generators. Industrial lift trucks and fork-lifts. Mechanical maintenance and repair specialization: Mechanical transmissions. Drive trains and final drives. Hydraulic transmissions. Power take-offs. Tracked vehicle suspensions and steering. Wheel-mounted vehicle suspension and steering. Off-road vehicle tires and wheels. Differentials. Brake system. Security and safety: Driving record check (abstract). Drug test. Driver's validity licence check. 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. Hand-eye co-ordination. Handling heavy loads. Manual dexterity. Sound discrimination. Standing for extended periods. Weight handling: More than 45 kg (100 lbs). Own tools/equipment: Tools. Steel-toed safety boots. Personal suitability: Accurate. Client focus. Dependability. Excellent oral communication. Flexibility. Judgement. Reliability. Team player. Organized. Screening questions: Are you available for shift or on-call work?. Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?. Are you currently a student?. Do you have experience working in this field?. Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?. Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?. Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years. Employment terms options: Morning. Day. Overtime available. Health benefits: Dental plan. Disability benefits. Health care plan. Paramedical services coverage. Financial benefits: Group insurance benefits. Life insurance. Long term benefits: Long-term care insurance. Other benefits: Free parking available. Learning/training paid by employer. Parking available. Travel insurance. Location 10022 Thatcher Avenue North Battleford , SK S9A 3W2 Work location On site Salary $ 35.00 to $ 50.00 HOUR hourly (To be negotiated) / 40 to 50 hours per week Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time Morning, Day, Overtime available Starts as soon as possible Benefits: Health benefits, Financial benefits, Long term benefits, Other benefits vacancies 1 vacancy Source Job Bank #3650978 Various locations 10022 Thatcher Avenue