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This is an excellent opportunity for Journeyman Agriculture or Heavy Equipment Mechanics to join a progressive team. This operation is seeking a long term Mechanic to provide top technical equipment repair service in the Kindersley area, and will benefit from incentives, retention bonuses, signing bonuses, and a highly competitive benefit package. The successful candidate will have a firm grasp of various types of Heavy Equipment systems as well as experience with diesel engine diagnostics and rebuilds.
Days, 8:00am - 5:00pm (Monday - Friday). An "on call" component will be implemented during peak seasons.
$28.00 - $32.00/hour. This is range is dependant on experience, and more can be offered for the right Mechanic. The total compensation package also includes a signing bonus, retention bonus, share options plan, annual tool and boot reimbursement, and more plus a very competitive benefits package.
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Document use
- Numeracy
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Finding information
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
- Significant use of memory
Transportation/Travel Information
- Own transportation
Diesel Engine Repair Specialization
- Major internal engine repairs or overhaul
- Installation and alignment of engines and machinery
- Fuel injection systems
- Exhaust systems
- Engine control systems
- Cooling systems
- Air conditioning systems
- Lubrication systems
Type of Equipment Repair
- Tractors
- Stationary engines
- Sprayers
- Spreaders
- Planters
- Plows
- Heavy construction equipment
- Harrows
- Harvesters
- Combines
- Forklifts
- Bulldozers
- Graders
- Excavators
Major Work Area
- Service
- Repair
- Overhaul
- Maintenance
Weight Handling
- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Powered Equipment Repair Specialization
- Hydraulic-operated working attachments
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- 4th Period Apprentice
- Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanic Trade Certification
- Heavy-Duty Equipment Technician Red Seal Endorsement
Additional Skills
- Keep maintenance reports and documentation
- Instruct apprentices
Specific Skills
- Adjust equipment and repair or replace defective parts
- Test repaired equipment for proper performance
- Determine extent of repair required
- Clean, lubricate and perform other maintenance work
- Troubleshoot and inspect equipment to detect faults and malfunctions
- Service attachments and working tools
Mechanical Repair Specialization
- Wheel-mounted vehicle suspension and steering
- Vehicle brake systems
- Tracked vehicle suspensions and steering
- Power take-offs
- Off-road vehicle tires and wheels
- Mechanical transmissions
- Hydraulic transmissions
- Drive trains and final drives
Work Location Information
- In shop
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Physically demanding
- Attention to detail
Own Tools/Equipment
- Tools
- Steel-toed safety boots