Fundy Bay Tractors

Amherst, NS

Fundy Bay Tractors

Amherst, NS

farm equipment mechanic

Amherst, NS (view on map)

Posted 11 days ago

Job Description

• Education: No degree, certificate or diploma
• Experience: Experience an asset

Work site environment

• Dusty
• Noisy

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
• 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

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Handling heavy loads
• Manual dexterity
• Standing for extended periods

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Tools
• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

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

Screening questions

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 40 hours per week