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A Heavy Equipment company in Watrous, SK is looking for an experienced HET to service various pieces of equipment that are sold and brought into the shop for repair. You must be familiar with basic and major repairs, required maintenance, and using manuals to fix and diagnose a wide range of equipment. It is strongly suggested that you have a good grasp of electrical and hydraulic experience to provide the right repairs for the Agricultural equipment that will be in the shop. The ideal Technician will have at least 5 years working on heavy equipment. This company will also be considering Senior Apprentices for this role provided they have the right experience. We encourage you to apply!
Days, 8:00am to 5:00pm (Monday to Friday). Should be flexible to work extra hours during the busy season.
$28.00 - $35.00/hour. Wage will reflect experience level. There are also performance bonuses, comprehensive benefits and other allowances.
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
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
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
Type of Equipment Repair
- Windrowers
- Tractors
- Sprayers
- Spreaders
- Planters
- Plows
- Harrows
- Harvesters
- Combines
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Physically demanding
- Attention to detail
Own Tools/Equipment
- Tools
- Steel-toed safety boots
Major Work Area
- Service
- Repair
- Overhaul
- Maintenance