agricultural equipment technician
About the role
Education: Other trades certificate or diploma. or equivalent experience. Work site environment: Outdoors. Dusty. Hot. Noisy. Work setting: Various locations. On-site customer service. 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. Perform repair work on heavy trucks. Service attachments and working tools. Verify and repair emission control systems. Perform other routine maintenance. Diesel engine repair specialization: Fuel injection system. Exhaust system. Cooling system. Air conditioning system. Lubrication system. Engine control system. Installation and alignment of engines and machinery. Powered equipment repair specialization: Hydraulic-operated working attachments. Mechanical maintenance and repair specialization: Mechanical transmissions. Drive trains and final drives. Hydraulic transmissions. Power take-offs. Differentials. Brake system. 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. Weight handling: Up to 45 kg (100 lbs). Personal suitability: Accurate. Client focus. Dependability. Excellent oral communication. Flexibility. Judgement. Reliability. Team player. Organized. Employment terms options: Early morning. Evening. Morning. On call. Experience: Experience an asset. Employment terms options: Day. Weekend. Overtime required. Overtime available.