agricultural equipment technician
- Falher, AB, Canada
Full-time
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- Full-time
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- Posting language
- English
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Original job description
Overview
Languages
English
Education
3 years to less than 5 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment
Tasks
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
Diesel engine repair specialization
Security and safety
Health benefits
Languages
English
Education
- Other trades certificate or diploma
3 years to less than 5 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment
- Outdoors
- Non-smoking
- Dusty
- Hot
- Noisy
- Various locations
- Willing to relocate
- On-site customer service
Tasks
- 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
- 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
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
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
- Cable-operated working attachments
- Hydraulic-operated working attachments
- Compressors
- Pumps
- Electric generators
- Mechanical transmissions
- Drive trains and final drives
- Hydraulic transmissions
- Power take-offs
- Tracked vehicle suspensions and steering
- Wheel-mounted vehicle suspension and steering
- Differentials
- Brake system
Security and safety
- Criminal record check
- Driving record check (abstract)
- Vehicle supplied by employer
- Willing to travel
- Valid driver's licence
- Travel expenses paid by employer
- Public transportation is not available
- Physically demanding
- Attention to detail
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
- Hand-eye co-ordination
- Handling heavy loads
- Manual dexterity
- Sound discrimination
- Standing for extended periods
- Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)
- Tools
- Steel-toed safety boots
- Safety glasses/goggles
- Gloves
- Accurate
- Client focus
- Dependability
- Excellent oral communication
- Flexibility
- Judgement
- Reliability
- Team player
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Health care plan
- Life insurance
More about this job
Responsibilities
Inspect, diagnose, repair, and maintain agricultural and powered equipment, including engines, hydraulic systems, transmissions, and attachments. Document maintenance, test repaired equipment against manufacturer specifications, and provide on-site customer service at various locations.
Requirements
Requires an other trades certificate or diploma and 3 to less than 5 years of experience. Candidates need a WHMIS certificate, a valid driver's licence, willingness to travel and relocate, and the ability to perform physically demanding work and handle loads up to 45 kg.
Skills
- Equipment Troubleshooting
- Equipment Inspection
- Fault Diagnosis
- Equipment Repair
- Preventive Maintenance
- Diesel Engine Repair
- Fuel Injection Systems
- Hydraulic Systems
- Engine Overhaul
- Powered Equipment Repair
- Mechanical Transmissions
- Brake Systems
- Emission Control Systems
- WHMIS
- Customer Service
- Heavy Equipment Handling
Benefits
- Dental Plan
- Health Care Plan
- Life Insurance
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Trades
- Agriculture
- Engineering
- Customer Service & Support
Keywords
- Agricultural Equipment
- Equipment Troubleshooting
- Equipment Inspection
- Fault Diagnosis
- Computerized Testing Equipment
- Equipment Repair
- Maintenance Reports
- Manufacturer Specifications
- Farm Equipment
- Diesel Engines
- Fuel Injection Systems
- Exhaust Systems
- Cooling Systems
- Air Conditioning Systems
- Lubrication Systems
- Engine Control Systems
- Engine Overhaul
- Hydraulic Attachments
- Compressors
- Pumps
- Electric Generators
- Mechanical Transmissions
- Drive Trains
- Power Take-Offs
- Vehicle Suspension and Steering
- Differentials
- Brake Systems
- Emission Control Systems
- WHMIS Certificate
- On-Site Customer Service