Lab assistant Jobs in Kentville, NS

Job Description

Job Description

We are your Maritime John Deere Dealership with 15 locations to serve you, and we are looking for a skilled, dedicated person to fill the position of Agricultural Equipment Technician (Mechanic) at our Kentville, NS location.

Purpose :

Independently performs basic diagnostics, service repairs and maintenance work on customer and / or dealer-owned agricultural equipment and implements. May require some direction or guidance from the Service Manager, Service Location Manager, Shop Foreman, or senior technicians.

Responsibilities :

• Performs diagnostics and repairs on agricultural equipment and established precision agriculture products
• Diagnose faults or malfunctions using computerized and other testing equipment to determine 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 to ensure that work meets manufacturers specifications
• Clean, lubricate and perform other routine maintenance work on equipment
• May attach components and adjust new farm equipment
• Participates in training programs required for the development of skills and knowledge, must be willing to travel
• Maintains current knowledge of John Deere and competitive products
• Maintains condition of vehicles, inventory, tools, and equipment
• Maintains a clean work area and performs work in a neat and orderly fashion
• Follows all safety rules and regulations in performing work assignments
• Completes all reports and forms required in conjunction with work assignments
• Accounts for all time and for all material used in performing assigned duties
• Follows duties for technician outlined in the RO process
• Work with other departments as directed by your Service Manager
• Utilizes knowledge and capabilities, going above and beyond to keep customers equipment up and running
• Encourage and support teamwork, workplace safety and cooperative fun work environment
• Due to the nature of our business, technicians can / will be required to work overtime and be on call primarily during the peaks of our seasons. This will vary by store location.
• May be required to support other location due to specialized training and / or staff shortages

Requirements :

What We Offer :

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Please apply today!