Agricultural / Heavy Equipment Mechanic / Technician

Green Diamond EquipmentKentville, NS, Canada

4 days ago

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1105 Hwy 359, Kentville, NS, B4N 3X1

Pension✓ Dental Insurance✓ Disability Insurance ✓ Health Insurance✓ Life Insurance

Green Diamond Equipment is your Maritime John Deere Dealership with 15 locations to serve you, and we are proud to be one of Canada's Best Managed Companies of 2024!

We are looking for a skilled, dedicated person to fill the position of Agricultural Equipment Technician at our Kentville, NS location.

Please note : If we are impressed with your resume, you will receive an email asking you to take a quick 5 minute questionnaire from Predictive Index. Please keep an eye for it in your email. Sometimes it goes to your junk mail.

Purpose :

Independently performs complex diagnostics, service repairs and maintenance work on customer and / or dealer-owned agricultural equipment. May require some direction or guidance from the Service Manager.

Responsibilities :

Performs complex diagnostics and repairs on Agricultural equipment
Participates in Service Training programs required for the development of skills and knowledge
Performs diagnosis and repair in the field as required
Maintains current knowledge of John Deere and competitive products
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 material used in performing assigned duties

Experience, Education, Skills and Knowledge :

2+ years of experience performing service repairs

Ability to perform complex repairs and maintenance using special tools and equipment following Technical Manual procedures on the machines of the Technician's specialty

Expert knowledge of mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems used in the repair of turf equipment

Excellent skills in operating vehicles and equipment used for diagnostic purposes

Ability to use basic computer functions

Ability to lift at least 75 lbs. repeatedly

Licensed Red Seal Heavy Equipment or Agricultural Technician preferred or presently pursuing this designation.

Valid driver's license required

A clean, current driver abstract

What We Offer :

We offer full time employment, an opportunity for advancement within a progressive organization and a competitive compensation package which includes salary, family health benefits and company pension plan, boot and tool allowance.