Agriculture Heavy Equipment Technician - Olds

Job summary

Diagnose, repair, and maintain agricultural equipment such as tractors and implements at the branch or customer sites. Perform preventative maintenance, recondition pre-owned equipment, and accurately document all work orders.

Job details

Our Olds, AB branch is looking for an exceptional individual to join our service department as a Heavy Equipment Technician (also known as an agricultural equipment technician) for our Agriculture Division (John Deere). WHO WE ARE Brandt is a customer driven company, privately owned and family run, strengthened by diversification and succeeding through specialization. We operate over 170 locations across Canada, the USA, Australia, and New Zealand. For nine decades, the people of Brandt have stood shoulder-to-shoulder with the hardworking people that we serve. And really, there’s no place we’d rather be because just like them, it’s when we’re working hard and getting things done that we’re at our best. Our success is driven by a passionate belief in the unlimited potential of our company and the ultimate success of our customers and we act on that belief every single day. That’s Powerful Value, Delivered. WHAT YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR * Diagnose, Repair & Maintain all systems on agricultural equipment such as Tractors, Hay tools, and other Ag & Turf implements. This includes, engine, transmission, electrical, hydraulic, air conditioning, guidance & precision ag systems among others. * Repair, Service and/or diagnose agriculture equipment at the customers site IF needed * Perform preventative maintenance inspections; including fluid and various filter changes, testing of equipment, & adjustments for infield optimization. * Reconditioning of pre-owned equipment. * Accurately record notes on work orders for customer and warranty records WHAT WE LOOK FOR * Heavy Equipment Technician or Agriculture Equipment Technician certification an asset * We will also consider apprentices that are registered under this trade too! * Previous field tech or road tech experience would be a plus * Basic to above-average computer skills and a passion for problem solving * Experience in diagnosing, repairing and maintaining equipment. * Ability to complete detailed repair order notes on each job * The desire to continue learning updated equipment technology as the industry continues to evolve WHAT WE OFFER Competitive compensation: we offer competitive wages that recognize your skills, experience, and contributions. Continuous Learning: through on-the-job training and educational opportunities. Opportunities for advancement within a growing company that values initiative and teamwork. Comprehensive benefits coverage: including health, dental, insurances, and more to support your and your family’s wellbeing. Retirement savings programs: Company matching pension and RRSP programs to help you invest in your future. When you work for Brandt, we work for you. It’s as simple as that.

What you’ll do

Diagnose, repair, and maintain agricultural equipment such as tractors and implements at the branch or customer sites. Perform preventative maintenance, recondition pre-owned equipment, and accurately document all work orders.

Requirements

Candidates should hold a Heavy Equipment or Agriculture Equipment Technician certification or be a registered apprentice. Previous field experience and basic computer skills are highly valued.

Benefits

• Health insurance • Dental insurance • Retirement savings programs • Pension plan • RRSP matching • On-the-job training • Educational opportunities

Listed skills

• Technical Documentation · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Heavy equipment maintenance
• Agricultural equipment repair
• Hydraulic systems
• Electrical systems
• Transmission repair
• Engine diagnostics
• Precision agriculture systems
• Preventative maintenance
• Infield optimization
• Technical documentation
• Problem solving
• Computer literacy
• Continuous Development
• Agricultural Equipment
• Agriculture
• HVAC
• Computer Literacy
• Problem Solving
• Preventive Maintenance
• Transmission
• Teamwork

Job areas

• Trades
• Agriculture
• Manufacturing
• Engineering
• Agricultural Equipment Technician
• Food / Agricultural Technician
• Agricultural Technicians