agricultural equipment technician

Education: Other trades certificate or diploma. Heavy equipment maintenance technology/technician. Heavy/industrial equipment maintenance technologies, other. Tasks: 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. MS Office. Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses�: Agricultural Equipment Technician Red Seal Certificate. Specialization or experience: Specialized environmental skills and knowledge. Area of specialization: Training and professional development. 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: Hydraulic-operated working attachments. Compressors. Pumps. Mechanical maintenance and repair specialization: Drive trains and final drives. Hydraulic transmissions. Wheel-mounted vehicle suspension and steering. Off-road vehicle tires and wheels. Brake system. Security and safety: Criminal record check. Driving record check (abstract). Drug test. Driver's validity licence check. Valid passport. Transportation/travel information: Vehicle supplied by employer. Willing to travel. Willing to travel regularly. Willing to travel cross-border. Willing to travel for extended periods. Willing to travel internationally. Valid driver's licence. Travel expenses paid by employer. Driver's abstract. 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). Personal suitability: Accurate. Dependability. Excellent oral communication. Flexibility. Reliability. Team player. Organized. Efficient interpersonal skills. Excellent written communication. Screening questions: Are you authorized to work in Canada?. Are you available for shift or on-call work?. Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?. Are you currently a student?. Are you willing to relocate for this position?. Do you have experience working in this field?. Do you have the equipment you need to work from home (like internet and a workspace)?. Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?. Do you live near the job location?. Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting?. Employment terms options: On call. Experience: Experience an asset. Employment terms options: Day. Overtime required. Workplace information: On the road job. Health benefits: Dental plan. Disability benefits. Health care plan. Paramedical services coverage. Vision care benefits. Financial benefits: Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP). Other benefits: Other benefits. Transportation provided by employer. Travel insurance.