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Mechanic required for grain farm in southeast Saskatchewan. Successful applicant will repair, service, and maintain all farm machinery and be able to operate equipment during busy seasons.
Essential Skills
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Finding information
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanic Trade Certification
- Farm Equipment Mechanic Trade Certification
- Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
Additional Skills
- Keep maintenance reports and documentation
- Order parts and maintain inventory
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
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
Type of Equipment Repair
- Windrowers
- Tractors
- Sprayers
- Spreaders
- Planters
- Heavy construction equipment
- Heavy trucks
- Harrows
- Combines
- Graders
- Dump trucks
- Excavators
Work Location Information
- In shop
- Room and board provided
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Physically demanding
- Attention to detail
Major Work Area
- Service
- Repair
- Overhaul
- Maintenance
Work Site Environment
- Non-smoking