Overview

Languages

English

Education

- Registered Apprenticeship certificate
- Mechanics and repairers, general
- Heavy equipment maintenance technology/technician

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

- Outdoors
- Non-smoking
- Cold/refrigerated
- Dusty
- Hot
- Noisy

Work setting

- Willing to relocate
- Relocation costs not covered by employer
- Agricultural equipment

Responsibilities

Tasks

- Instruct apprentices
- Troubleshoot and inspect equipment to detect faults and malfunctions
- Diagnose faults or malfunctions using computerized and other testing equipment to determine 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

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

- Agricultural Equipment Technician Red Seal Certificate
- Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
- Driver's License (Class 3 or D)
- Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
- Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate

Experience and specialization

Equipment and machinery experience

- Tractor
- Sprayer or duster
- Seed drill
- Haying equipment
- Combine harvester

Specialization or experience

- Specialized environmental skills and knowledge

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

- Cable-operated working attachments
- Hydraulic-operated working attachments
- Compressors
- Pumps
- Telescopic ladder
- Electric generators
- Industrial lift trucks and fork-lifts

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
- Off-road vehicle tires and wheels
- Differentials
- Brake system

Additional information

Security and safety

- Driving record check (abstract)
- Drug test
- Driver's validity licence check

Transportation/travel information

- Own transportation
- Valid driver's licence
- Public transportation is not available

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

- More than 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

- Tools
- Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

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

Benefits

Health benefits

- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Paramedical services coverage

Financial perks

- Group insurance benefits
- Life insurance

Long term benefits

- Long-term care insurance

Other benefits

- Free parking available
- Learning/training paid by employer
- Parking available
- Travel insurance

📌 agricultural equipment technician (North Battleford)
🏢 Novlan Bros Sales Partnership
📍 North Battleford