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Red Seal Recruiting Solutions Ltd., is looking for an Agriculture Equipment Technician for Melfort, SK. We are a specialized trades and industrial management recruitment company.
Are you an Agriculture Equipment Technician looking for a career change? Our client is hiring a Journeyman Technician at their Melfort, SK location.
Our client acquires and operates authorized agricultural, industrial and commercial equipment dealerships by facilitating dealership succession. The company has 35 company-owned and managed locations in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. They also have locations world-wide as well. Our clients primary agricultural equipments brand is John Deere.
Experience:
o Min 6 years of Agricultural Equipment Technician experience
o Previous dealership experience
o John Deere Dealership experience is an asset
Education:
o Journeyman or Red Seal Certificate in Agricultural Equipment Mechanic Trade
o Journeyman or Red Seal Corticated in Heavy Duty Mechanic considered only with agricultural equipment experience
Skills and Abilities:
o Outstanding knowledge of mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems
o Ability to operate vehicles and equipment used for diagnostic purposes
o Proficiency in the use of computers
o Strong interest in problem solving
o Takes initiative
Duties and Responsibilities:
o Perform diagnostics using computerized and other testing equipment to determine extent of repair required
o Perform repairs and maintenance work on agricultural equipment
o Perform diagnostics and repairs off site when required
o Assemble and conduct pre-delivery inspections of new equipment as required
o Complete all reports and forms required in conjunction with the work assignments
o Participate in training programs as required and scheduled
o Other duties as assigned by management
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanic Trade Certification
- Farm Equipment Mechanic Trade Certification
- 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
Major Work Area
- Service
- Repair
- Overhaul
- Maintenance