Ag Heavy Duty Mechanic

Job Description

We are looking for experienced Service Technicians to join our team at all 4 of our locations - Lethbridge, Taber, Burdett, and Medicine Hat!

Service Technician

As a Service Technician, our customers will depend on your ongoing commitment to their service needs, your expertise, and your foresight and troubleshooting skills to keep their equipment operating reliably and efficiently.

Picture yourself working alongside other trained Technicians in a shop that has all the support and resources you need to perform top-notch work on equipment.

What Does A Service Technician Do?

• Uses state-of-the-art equipment to diagnose and repair a wide range of equipment including agricultural , GPS, Lawn & Garden, and Commercial Construction Equipment.
• Conducts routine maintenance and inspections to ensure optimal performance.
• Uses John Deere computer programs to read manuals for diagnostics and repairs.
• Collaborates with a dynamic team of professionals to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues.
• Proactively seeks and participates in available company-sponsored training, in an effort to develop and advance knowledge base and skill set.

Requirements

What You Bring To The Table

• Journeyperson Certificate Heavy Equipment Technician (HET) or Agricultural Equipment Technician (AET)
• 3+ years of experience performing complex service repairs and maintenance
• Class 5 Driver’s license with a clean driver’s abstract
• Physically capable with the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Basic computer skills
• Team player with excellent listening skills
• Ability to work independently with a high attention to detail
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to be adaptable
• Passion for agriculture

The Following Would Be An Asset (But Not Mandatory)

Previous John Deere agricultural equipment and product experience

Benefits

Reasons To Join Western Tractor!

• We keep our team current by investing twice as much in training as any other JD dealer in Southern Alberta both inside and outside of our dealership.
• Sponsorship to practice your skills and earn on-the-job hours toward your Apprenticeship or Journeyperson designation
• Comprehensive benefits package including an employer matched Registered Retirement Savings Plan.
• We understand the importance of work-life balance and provide paid time off beginning at 3 weeks in your first year of employment.
• A competitive compensation scale, incentive programs, and advancement opportunities.
• We provide you with state-of-the-art agriculture equipment and technology to do your job.
• And much more!

Join us in revolutionizing the future of agriculture - where your skills have a direct impact on the success of farmers and the sustainability of our industry.

We can't wait to welcome you to our team!

Requirements

3+ years of experience performing complex service repairs and maintenance Class 5 Driver’s license with a clean driver’s abstract Physically capable with the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Basic computer skills Team player with excellent listening skills Ability to work independently with a high attention to detail Excellent time management skills with the ability to be adaptable Passion for agriculture Previous John Deere agricultural equipment and product experience