farm equipment mechanic

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• Cold / refrigerated

Tasks

• Troubleshoot and inspect equipment to detect faults and malfunctions
• 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
• Perform other routine maintenance

Transportation / travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Handling heavy loads
• Manual dexterity
• Sound discrimination
• Standing for extended periods

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools / equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

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

Screening questions

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?

Government programs

• Recognized employer

Experience

• 3 years to less than 5 years

Health benefits

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

Financial benefits

• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

• Free parking available