agricultural equipment technician
Education:
Registered Apprenticeship certificate. or equivalent experience.
Work setting:
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.
- Service attachments and working tools.
- Verify and repair emission control systems.
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :
Agricultural Equipment Technician Red Seal Certificate.
Mechanical maintenance and repair specialization:
- Mechanical transmissions.
- Hydraulic transmissions.
- Power take-offs.
- Differentials.
Transportation/travel information:
- Willing to travel.
- Willing to travel cross-border.
- Valid driver's licence.
- Travel expenses paid by employer.
Work conditions and physical capabilities:
- Physically demanding.
- Attention to detail.
- Bending, crouching, kneeling.
- Hand-eye co-ordination.
- Handling heavy loads.
- Manual dexterity.
- Standing for extended periods.
Weight handling:
Up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
Experience:
2 years to less than 3 years.
Health benefits:
- Dental plan.
- Disability benefits.
- Health care plan.
- Vision care benefits.
Financial benefits:
- Life insurance.
- Pension plan.
Other benefits:
- Free parking available.
- Learning/training paid by employer.