Heavy Duty Mechanic - Agricultural

$38.00 to $56.00 hourly (to be negotiated)

This job description includes duties, required certifications, and available benefits. It does not include application-process details.

• Instruct apprentices
• Troubleshoot and inspect equipment to detect faults and malfunctions
• Diagnose faults or malfunctions using computerized and other testing equipment to determine the 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
• Perform repair work on heavy trucks
• Service attachments and working tools
• Verify and repair emission control systems
• Perform other routine maintenance
• Assemble mechanical equipment

• Agricultural Equipment Technician Red Seal Certificate
• Driver's License (Class 3 or
  
  D)
• 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
• Hydraulic-operated working attachments
• Pumps
• 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
• Basic security clearance
• Driver's validity licence check

• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Handling heavy loads
• Manual dexterity
• Standing for extended periods
• Weight handling:
  Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

• Tools
• Steel-toed safety boots

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player
• Organized

• Health benefits:
  
  Dental plan, Disability benefits, Health care plan, Vision care benefits
• Financial benefits:
  
  Bonus, Group insurance benefits, Life insurance, Pension plan
• Long term benefits:
  Maternity and parental benefits
• Other benefits:
  Free parking, Learning/training paid by employer, Paid time off (volunteering or personal days), Team building opportunities, Parking available