farm tractor mechanic
Education:
Other trades certificate or diploma. or equivalent experience.
Work site environment:
Outdoors. Non-smoking. Dusty. Noisy.
Work setting:
Relocation costs not covered by employer.
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.
- Welding experience.
- 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.
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :
Agricultural Equipment Technician Red Seal Certificate. Commercial Vehicle Inspection Certificate.
Diesel engine repair specialization:
- Fuel injection system.
- Exhaust system.
- Major internal engine repairs or overhaul.
Powered equipment repair specialization:
- Hydraulic-operated working attachments.
- Pumps.
Mechanical maintenance and repair specialization:
- Mechanical transmissions.
- Drive trains and final drives.
- Hydraulic transmissions.
- Power take-offs.
- Tracked vehicle suspensions and steering.
- Off-road vehicle tires and wheels.
- Differentials.
- Brake system.
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:
- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
- Up to 45 kg (100 lbs).
Own tools/equipment:
- Tools.
- Steel-toed safety boots.
Personal suitability:
- Accurate.
- Client focus.
- Dependability.
- Flexibility.
- Reliability.
- Team player.
- Organized.
Screening questions:
- Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?.
- Do you have experience working in this field?.
- Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?.
- Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?.
Experience:
3 years to less than 5 years.
Employment terms options:
Day. Overtime available.
Health benefits:
- Dental plan.
- Health care plan.
- Vision care benefits.
Financial benefits:
Life insurance.
Other benefits:
Free parking available. Learning/training paid by employer.