Farm equipment mechanic

Job requirements

Languages

English

Education

Other trades certificate or diploma
or equivalent experience

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

Specific Skills
Adjust equipment and repair or replace defective parts; Clean, lubricate and perform other maintenance work; Service attachments and working tools; 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; Test repaired equipment for proper performance and to ensure that work meets manufacturers’ specifications
Additional Skills
Keep maintenance reports and documentation; Perform repair work on heavy trucks; Attach components and adjust new farm equipment
Weight Handling
Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Security and Safety
Criminal record check
Work Site Environment
Outdoors; Noisy; Dusty; Hot; Cold/refrigerated
Transportation/Travel Information
Public transportation is not available
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
Handling heavy loads; Physically demanding; Manual dexterity; Attention to detail; Hand-eye co-ordination; Sound discrimination; Standing for extended periods; Bending, crouching, kneeling
Work Location Information
In shop
Mechanical Maintenance and Repair Specialization
Wheel-mounted vehicle suspension and steering; Off-road vehicle tires and wheels; Mechanical transmissions; Hydraulic transmissions; Drive trains and final drives; Brake system
Personal Suitability
Flexibility; Accurate; Dependability; Judgement; Reliability

Salary

  • $25.00 hourly for 30 to 50 hours per week

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