Agricultural / Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Kentville, NS

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.

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:

• 2+ years of experience performing service repairs
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Diesel Mechanic Red Seal Certification and/or Apprenticeship preferred.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Forklift license preferred.
• Proficient knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems used in the repair of agricultural and turf equipment
• Ability to perform basic repairs and required maintenance using special tools and equipment following technical manual procedures
• Ability to use Service Advisor and basic computer functions
• Ability to operate vehicles and equipment used for diagnostic purposes
• Proficient oral and written communication skills
• Ability to lift at least 75 lbs. repeatedly

What We Offer:

• Full-time employment
• Opportunity for advancement within a progressive organization
• Competitive compensation package which includes salary
• Family health benefits
• Company pension plan
• Boot and tool allowance
• We are now offering a personal finance training program through Enriched Academy for all our employees

Please note:  If we like 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.

Please apply today!