- College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
EXPERIENCE
Experience an asset
ON SITE
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
WORK SITE SETTING
- Outdoors
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
- Order parts and maintain inventory
- 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
- Clean, lubricate and perform other maintenance work
- Service attachments and working tools
- Perform other routine maintenance
CREDENTIALS
CERTIFICATES, LICENCES, MEMBERSHIPS, AND COURSES
- Agricultural Equipment Technician Red Seal Certificate
- Driver's License (Class 3 or D)
- Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
- First Aid Certificate
EXPERIENCE AND SPECIALIZATION
EQUIPMENT AND MACHINERY EXPERIENCE
- Hydraulic system
AREA OF SPECIALIZATION
- Engine repair
DIESEL ENGINE REPAIR SPECIALIZATION
- Fuel injection system
- Exhaust system
- Cooling system
- Lubrication system
- Engine control system
- Major internal engine repairs or overhaul
POWERED EQUIPMENT REPAIR SPECIALIZATION
- Hydraulic-operated working attachments
- Telescopic ladder
- Industrial lift trucks and fork-lifts
MECHANICAL MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR SPECIALIZATION
- Mechanical transmissions
- Drive trains and final drives
- Hydraulic transmissions
- 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)
- Driver's validity licence check
TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL INFORMATION
- Vehicle supplied by employer
- Willing to travel regularly
- Valid driver's licence
WORK CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES
- Physically demanding
- Attention to detail
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
- Manual dexterity
- Standing for extended periods
WEIGHT HANDLING
- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
OWN TOOLS/EQUIPMENT
- Steel-toed safety boots
PERSONAL SUITABILITY
- Dependability
- Excellent oral communication
- Reliability
- Organized