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A respectable and established shop requires an experienced Agricultural Equipment Technician to join their team in Saskatoon. Mechanics looking to test their mettle in the field or shop while receiving state of the art training will not be disappointed. This position is recommended for those with a wealth of experience repairing and maintaining construction and agriculture equipment such as tractors, seeder, sprayers, combines, skid steers, wheel loaders, excavators, dozers and a variety of trucks. Preference will be given to Journeyman mechanics adept at Heavy Equipment and Agricultural Technician experience, however senior apprentices and unlicensed technicians are welcome to apply. Relocation assistance is available for out-of-province applicants.
Days, 8:00am - 6:00pm (Monday - Friday), 8:00am - 5:00pm (Saturday).
$30.00 - $35.00/hour. On top of the base wage is a bonus that pays between $5,000 - $15,000/year plus tool and boot allowance, benefits and a matching pension plan.
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Document use
- Numeracy
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Finding information
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
- Significant use of memory
Transportation/Travel Information
- Own transportation
Diesel Engine Repair Specialization
- Major internal engine repairs or overhaul
- Installation and alignment of engines and machinery
- Fuel injection systems
- Exhaust systems
- Engine control systems
- Cooling systems
- Air conditioning systems
- Lubrication systems
Type of Equipment Repair
- Windrowers
- Tractors
- Stationary engines
- Sprayers
- Spreaders
- Planters
- Plows
- Harrows
- Harvesters
- Combines
- Graders
- Excavators
Major Work Area
- Service
- Repair
- Overhaul
- Maintenance
Weight Handling
- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Powered Equipment Repair Specialization
- Hydraulic-operated working attachments
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- 4th Period Apprentice
- 3rd Period Apprentice
- Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanic Trade Certification
- Farm Equipment Mechanic Trade Certification
- Heavy-Duty Equipment Technician Red Seal Endorsement
- Farm Equipment Mechanic Red Seal Endorsement
Additional Skills
- Keep maintenance reports and documentation
- Instruct apprentices
Specific Skills
- Adjust equipment and repair or replace defective parts
- Test repaired equipment for proper performance
- Determine extent of repair required
- Clean, lubricate and perform other maintenance work
- Troubleshoot and inspect equipment to detect faults and malfunctions
- Service attachments and working tools
Mechanical Repair Specialization
- Wheel-mounted vehicle suspension and steering
- Vehicle brake systems
- Tracked vehicle suspensions and steering
- Power take-offs
- Off-road vehicle tires and wheels
- Mechanical transmissions
- Hydraulic transmissions
- Drive trains and final drives
Work Location Information
- In shop
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Physically demanding
- Attention to detail
Own Tools/Equipment
- Tools
- Steel-toed safety boots
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