Agricultural /Equipment Technician
Location
Moncton, NB | Canada
Job description
Our team is growing!We are the Maritimes' only John Deere Dealership with 15 locations to serve you.
We are looking for a skilled, dedicated person to fill the position of Agricultural Equipment Technician at our Moncton, NB location. Purpose: Independently performs basic diagnostics, service repairs and maintenance work on customer and/or dealer-owned agricultural equipment and implements. May require some direction or guidance from the Service Manager, Service Location Manager, Shop Foreman, or senior technicians.
Responsibilities:
- Perform diagnostics and repairs on agricultural equipment and established Precision Ag products
- Diagnose faults or malfunctions using computerized and other testing equipment to determine extent of repair required
- Adjust equipment and repair or replace defective parts, components, or systems, using hand and power tools
- Test repaired equipment for proper performance and to ensure that work meets manufacturers specifications
- Clean, lubricate and perform other routine maintenance work on equipment
- May attach components and adjust new farm equipment
- Participates in Service EDUCATE Training programs required for the development of skills and knowledge, must be willing to travel
- Maintains current knowledge of John Deere and competitive products
- Maintains condition of vehicles, inventory, tools, and equipment
- Follows all safety rules and regulations in performing work assignments
- Completes all reports and forms required in conjunction with work assignments
- Accounts for all time and for all material used in performing assigned duties
- Work with other departments as directed by your Service Manager
- Utilizes knowledge and capabilities, going above and beyond to keep customers equipment up and running
- Encourage and support teamwork, workplace safety and cooperative fun work environment
- Due to the nature of our business, technicians can/will be required to work overtime and be on call primarily during the peaks of our seasons. This will vary by store location.
- May be required to support other location due to specialized training and/or staff shortages
Requirements: - 2+ years of experience performing service repairs required
- High school certificate
- Diesel Mechanic Red Seal Certification and/or Apprenticeship preferred.
- Valid driver’s license required.
- Forklift license preferred.
- Proficient knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems used in the repair of agricultural and turf equipment
- Ability to perform basic repairs and required maintenance using special tools and equipment following Technical Manual procedures
- Ability to use Service Advisor and basic computer functions
- Ability to operate vehicles and equipment used for diagnostic purposes
- Proficient oral and written communication skills
- Ability to lift at least 75 lbs. repeatedly
What We Offer: - Full-time employment
- Opportunity for advancement within a progressive organization
- Competitive compensation package which includes salary
- Family health benefits
- Company pension plan
- Boot and tool allowance
- We are now offering a personal finance training program through Enriched Academy for all our employees
Please note: If we like your resume, you will receive an email asking you to take a quick 5 minute questionnaire from Predictive Index. Please keep an eye for it in your email. Sometimes it goes to your junk mail.
Please submit your resume today!
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