Agricultural equipment technician

Languages

English

• 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.

• Outdoors
• Non-smoking
• Dusty
• Hot
• Noisy

• Various locations
• Willing to relocate
• On-site customer service

• 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

• 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
• Powered equipment repair specialization:
  • Cable-operated working attachments
  • Hydraulic-operated working attachments
  • Compressors
  • Pumps
  • Electric generators
• Mechanical maintenance and repair specialization:
  • 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

• 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
• Financial benefits:
  • Life insurance