AG Heavy Equipment Technician (421A / 425A)

Job Description

Job Description

Competitive start rate based on experience!

Must be able to work both outdoors and in the shop, and adapt to the seasonal demands of farm operations, particularly during peak periods in the spring and fall. Flexibility is required to service and maintain all equipment in order to prevent breakdowns through pre-harvest and post-harvest inspections.

Gwillimdale Farms is a family-owned and operated business located just 10 minutes from downtown Bradford. We’re more than vegetable growers — we’re a grower, packer, and shipper proudly supplying locally grown produce to customers across Canada and the United States.

We work hand in hand with food manufacturers, retailers, food service providers, and wholesale distributors. Our biggest strength is our people, and we’re always striving to build a better team and a better workplace through continuous focus on safety, education, and personal growth.

Here’s where you come in!

Are you a motivated self-starter who enjoys working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment? Do you want to play a hands-on role in building a sustainable future in farm management while working in an innovative and collaborative workplace?

We are expanding our operations and are looking for one (1) Agricultural Heavy Equipment Technician to join our team at our Homestead location .

Now that you know about us, we want to know more about you! We are looking for someone who can :

• Troubleshoot, diagnose and repair equipment such as but not limited to harvesters, tractors, Soil Preparation Equipment. Seed Drills. Mowers, Diggers, Transplanters, Utility Vehicles and various farm equipment attachments / implements.
• Inspect and repair equipment with faults and malfunctions.
• Diagnose faults or malfunctions to determine the extent of repair required.
• Adjust equipment and repair or replace defective parts, components or systems, using hand and power tools.
• Test repaired equipment for proper performance and ensure that work meets manufacturer’s specifications.
• Maintain attachments and working tools such as tillage, planting irrigation, plows, discs, loaders, bale spear, root grapple, pallet forks, mowers, shredders, cultivators wagons, trailers to manufacturing specifications.
• Perform repair work on heavy equipment, devices, tools and assist truck mechanic.
• Inspect and test operation of instruments and systems to diagnose faults using pneumatic, mechanical and electronic testing devices and precision measuring instruments.
• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance work and complete test and maintenance reports.
• Perform Lockout.
• Welding duties.
• Housekeeping of work area as required.

We think it would be awesome if you have :

Make a Positive Change :

Gwillimdale Farms offers rewarding career opportunities with a competitive compensation package that includes comprehensive health care benefits, bonuses, paid time off, vacation, workwear, and additional incentives to attract and retain great people like you.

Discover How!

Send us your resume and let us know how you would make an impact on Gwillimdale Farms at or click to APPLY .

Please note Gwillimdale Farms. is committed to accommodating people with disabilities as part of our hiring process. If you have special requirements, please advise Human Resources during the recruitment process.