Agriculture Field Heavy Equipment Technician

Our Drumheller, AB branch is looking for an exceptional individual to join our service department as a Field Heavy Equipment Technician for our Agriculture Division (John Deere).

Duties & Responsibilities

• 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.
• Provide mechanical support from the field and travel to customers requiring diagnosis and repair.
• 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 agriculture systems, etc.
• Perform preventative maintenance inspections; including fluid and various filter changes, testing of equipment, & adjustments for infield optimization.
• Reconditioning of pre-owned equipment.
• Accurately record field reports for service writer for all work done including warranty invoicing and records.
• Maintain communication with internal support to quickly diagnose problems and provide solutions.
• Develop relationships with customers in different communities in Alberta and build business in those communities.

Required Skills

• 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 computers 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.

Required Experience

• Heavy Equipment Technician or Agriculture Equipment Technician certification.
• Previous field/on-the-road technician experience would be a plus.
• Strong 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.