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| Education: Completion of college/CEGEP/vocational or technical training |
| Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.): Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanic Trade Certification, Farm Equipment Mechanic Trade Certification |
| Experience: Experience an asset |
| Languages: Speak English, Read English, Write English |
| Major Work Area: Repair, Overhaul, Maintenance, Service |
| Type of Equipment Repair: Tractors, Combines, Harvesters, Plows, Spreaders, Harrows, Planters, Sprayers, Windrowers |
| Diesel Engine Repair Specialization: Fuel injection systems, Exhaust systems, Cooling systems, Air conditioning systems, Lubrication systems, Engine control systems, Major internal engine repairs or overhaul, Installation and alignment of engines and machinery |
| Mechanical Repair Specialization: Mechanical transmissions, Drive trains and final drives, Hydraulic transmissions, Power take-offs, Vehicle brake systems, Wheel-mounted vehicle suspension and steering, Off-road vehicle tires and wheels |
| Powered Equipment Repair Specialization: Hydraulic-operated working attachments, Pumps |
| Weight Handling: Up to 23 kg (50 lbs) |
| Specific Skills: Troubleshoot and inspect equipment to detect faults and malfunctions, Determine extent of repair required, Adjust equipment and repair or replace defective parts, Test repaired equipment for proper performance, Clean, lubricate and perform other maintenance work, Service attachments and working tools |
| Additional Skills: Instruct apprentices, Order parts and maintain inventory |
| Security and Safety: Driving record check (abstract) |
| Own Tools/Equipment: Tools, Steel-toed safety boots |
| Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities: Physically demanding, Attention to detail |
| Work Site Environment: Non-smoking |
| Work Location Information: In shop |
| Essential Skills: Reading text, Document use, Numeracy, Writing, Oral communication, Working with others, Problem solving, Decision making, Critical thinking, Job task planning and organizing, Significant use of memory, Finding information, Computer use, Continuous learning |
| Other Information: Journeyman Agricultural Service Technician with John Deere experience preferred. Will consider 3rd or 4th year apprentices. |
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