Agricultural Equipment Technician
Location
Stratford, PE | Canada
Job description
Our team is growing! We are looking for a skilled, dedicated person to fill the position of Agricultural Equipment Technician (Mechanic) at our Stratford, PEI location.
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. 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: - Performs 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
- Maintains a clean work area and performs work in a neat and orderly fashion
- 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
- Follows duties for technician outlined in Green Diamond RO process
- Work with other departments as directed by your Service Manager
- Utilizes knowledge and capabilities, going above and beyond to keep Green Diamond 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
Experience, Education, Skills and Knowledge: - 2+ years of experience performing service repairs required
- High school certificate required.
- Diesel Mechanic Red Seal Certification and/or Apprenticeship required.
- 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: We offer full-time employment, an opportunity for advancement within a progressive organization and a competitive compensation package which includes salary, family health benefits and company pension plan, boot and tool allowance.
We are now offering a personal finance training program through Enriched Academy for all our employees ().
Hours: 40-44 hours/week
Wage range: $19/hr-$30/hr
Please apply today!
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Salary
$19 - $30 per hour
