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Responsible for the maintenance & repairs of the equipment used at Luimes Farms.
Key responsibilities:
-organize & conduct yearly maintenance & repairs on farm equipment & maintain records as required
-conduct repairs in field or shop
-supervise & train employees conducting repairs & maintenance
-operate farm machinery with GPS
-haul grain & fertilizer throughout the season
-other duties as assigned
Personal Attributes:
-good time management & ability to plan ahead
-ability to work well in a team environment & independently
-proven ability to take initiative & willingness to learn new skills
-problem solving skills with ability to prioritize & adapt to changing situations
-ability & willingness to work extended hours during busy seasons
-good organizational skills with safety a top priority
-enjoys varying tasks throughout the season
Qualifications & Experience:
-licenced mechanic preferred, strong mechanical ability & skills required
-class 1 licence preferred, willingness & ability to obtain required
-experience operating various farm equipment
-supervisory experience an asset
Luimes Farms is a first generation 12,000 acre cash crop farm. We focus on using modern techniques & equipment in a sustainable, efficient manner maintaining a positive work environment allowing a healthy work-life balance. We are eager to add people that have a passion for farming to our team & want to make it their career. We strive to treat our team like family as we know the success of our operation is due to the hard work, dedication & expertise of our employees.
We offer competitive salary based on experience & skill. Yearly bonuses are given based on performance. Substantial opportunity to take vacation & work reduced hours in the winter. Some meals provided and possible housing depending on circumstances. Potential Farm Management position available to the right candidate.
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
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- Farm Equipment Mechanic Trade Certification
- Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
- Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
Additional Skills
- Keep maintenance reports and documentation
- Order parts and maintain inventory
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
Type of Equipment Repair
- Tractors
- Sprayers
- Planters
- Combines
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Physically demanding
- Attention to detail
Major Work Area
- Service
- Repair
- Maintenance
Weight Handling
- More than 45 kg (100 lbs)
Work Site Environment
- Non-smoking