Heavy duty mechanic - agricultural
Western Tractor Company Inc. Burdett, Alberta
Permanent
Full time
As soon as possible
Description
- Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 40 to 50 hours per week
- Education: Other trades certificate or diploma
- Experience: 5 years or more
- Heavy equipment maintenance technology/technician
- Medium/heavy vehicle and truck technology/technician
- or equivalent experience
Work site environment- Non-smoking
- Dusty
- Noisy
Work setting- Willing to relocate
- In shop
- On-site customer service
- Relocation costs 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
- Welding experience
- 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
- 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
Type of heavy equipment operated- John Deere controls
Instrument experience- Mechanical
Equipment and machinery experience- Agriculture production machineries
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- Hydraulic-operated working attachments
- Compressors
- Pumps
- Electric generators
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- Bondable
- Driving record check (abstract)
- Driver's validity licence check
Transportation/travel information- Own transportation
- Vehicle supplied by employer
- Valid driver's licence
- Travel expenses paid by employer
- 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
- Overtime required
- Sound discrimination
- Standing for extended periods
Weight handling- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Own tools/equipment- Tools
- Steel-toed safety boots
- Gloves
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 currently legally able to work in Canada?
- Are you willing to relocate for this position?
- Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
- Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
- Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
- What is the highest level of study you have completed?
Health benefits- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Paramedical services coverage
Financial benefits- Group insurance benefits
- Life insurance
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
Long term benefits- Maternity and parental benefits
- Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA)
Other benefits- Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)
- Free parking available
- Learning/training paid by employer
- Other benefits
- Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
- Team building opportunities
- Parking available
- Travel insurance
Salary: $30.00 to $40.00 hourly (to be negotiated)
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