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Agricultural Equipment Technician

Position: Agricultural Equipment Technician
Employer: Green Diamond Equipment
Wage: $19.00 - $30.00 Hourly
City: Summerside
State/Province: PE
Valid Until: Jan 1, 2025
Green Diamond Equipment

Green Diamond Equipment is 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 at our Summerside, PE 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 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 Ag 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 Service EDUCATE 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 Green Diamond RO process
  • Work with other departments as directed by your Service Manager
  • Utilizes knowledge and capabilities, going above and beyond to keep Green Diamond 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

Experience, Education, Skills and Knowledge:

  • 2+ years of experience performing service repairs required
  • High school certificate
  • Diesel Mechanic Red Seal Certification and/or Apprenticeship preferred.
  • Valid driver’s license required.
  • 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:
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.

We are now offering a personal finance training program through Enriched Academy for all our employees (https://www.enrichedacademy.com/).

Hours & Wage:

40-44 hrs/week

$19.00/hr-$30.00/hr

Please apply today!