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mechanic, heavy equipment - diesel engine

from 52 000 $
Full timeExperience not specifiedOn-siteKensington
Kensington AgKensington

About this job

Overview

Languages

English

Education

  • No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

5 years or more

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

  • Non-smoking

Responsibilities

Tasks

  • Troubleshoot and inspect equipment to detect faults and malfunctions
  • Diagnose faults or malfunctions using computerized and other testing equipment to determine extent of repair required
  • Order parts and maintain inventory
  • Adjust equipment and repair or replace defective parts
  • Keep maintenance reports and documentation
  • Welding experience
  • Test repaired equipment for proper performance and to ensure that work meets manufacturers' specifications
  • Attach components and adjust new farm equipment
  • Clean, lubricate and perform other maintenance work
  • Service attachments and working tools
  • Verify and repair emission control systems
  • Perform other routine maintenance

Experience and specialization

Diesel engine repair specialization

  • Fuel injection system
  • Exhaust system
  • Cooling system
  • Air conditioning system
  • Lubrication system
  • Engine control system
  • Major internal engine repairs or overhaul
  • Installation and alignment of engines and machinery

Powered equipment repair specialization

  • Cable-operated working attachments
  • Hydraulic-operated working attachments
  • Pumps

Mechanical maintenance and repair specialization

  • Mechanical transmissions
  • Drive trains and final drives
  • Hydraulic transmissions
  • Power take-offs
  • Tracked vehicle suspensions and steering
  • Differentials
  • Brake system

Additional information

Security and safety

  • Driver's validity licence check

Transportation/travel information

  • Own transportation
  • Willing to travel
  • Willing to travel cross-border
  • Valid driver's licence
  • Travel expenses paid by employer

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Physically demanding
  • Attention to detail
  • Bending, crouching, kneeling
  • Handling heavy loads
  • Manual dexterity
  • Standing for extended periods

Weight handling

  • Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

  • Tools

Personal suitability

  • Accurate
  • Client focus
  • Dependability
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Flexibility
  • Reliability
  • Team player
  • Organized

Benefits

Health benefits

  • Dental plan
  • Health care plan
  • Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

  • Bonus
  • Group insurance benefits
  • Life insurance
  • Pension plan

Other benefits

  • Free parking available
  • Learning/training paid by employer
  • Other benefits
  • Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)

Market insight

15% above median
45 240 $

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