agricultural equipment technician

Education

• Registered Apprenticeship certificate

Tasks

• Troubleshoot and inspect equipment to detect faults and malfunctions
• Adjust equipment and repair or replace defective parts
• Attach components and adjust new farm equipment
• Clean, lubricate and perform other maintenance work
• Perform other routine maintenance
• Assist in development of standards, health and safety measures
• Provide customer service
• Keep shop and warehouse clean
• Track and complete work orders
• Perform pre-operational inspection

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Agricultural Equipment Technician Red Seal Certificate
• Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
• First Aid Certificate

Security and safety

• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation / travel information

• Own transportation
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Overtime required
• Standing for extended periods

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools / equipment

• Tools
• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Reliability
• Team player
• Organized

Screening questions

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?

Experience

• 3 years to less than 5 years

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance

Other benefits

• Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)
• Free parking available
• Learning / training paid by employer
• Other benefits
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available
• Travel insurance
• Wellness program