Description

WESTERN TRACTOR - WHO WE ARE

Western Tractor has four bright, new locations situated in Lethbridge, Taber, Burdett, and Medicine Hat, where we sell the number one brand of Agricultural, Turf, and Commercial Worksite Products in the world, JOHN DEERE.

As a stable and growing company, you can count on us to invest heavily in your career through training, resources, and support while being a part of a fun and team-oriented environment that feels like family.

Qualifications

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE

• 4-5 years of experience in a Heavy Equipment Technician or Agriculture Equipment Technician role
• Class 5 Driver’s license with a clean driver’s abstract
• Physically capable with the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Basic computer skills
• Team player with excellent listening skills
• Ability to work independently with a high attention to detail
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to be adaptable

THE FOLLOWING WOULD BE AN ASSET (BUT NOT MANDATORY)

• Previous John Deere agricultural equipment experience
• Journeyperson Certificate Heavy Equipment Technician (HET) or Agricultural Equipment Technician (AET)

Responsibilities

SERVICE TECHNICIAN

As a Service Technician, our customers will depend on your ongoing commitment to their service needs, your expertise, and your foresight and troubleshooting skills to keep their equipment operating reliably and efficiently.

Picture yourself working alongside other trained Technicians in a shop that has all the support and resources you need to perform top-notch work on equipment.

WHAT DOES A JOURNEYMAN SERVICE TECHNICIAN DO?

• Uses state-of-the-art equipment to diagnose and repair a wide range of equipment including Agricultural, GPS, Lawn & Garden, and Commercial Construction equipment.
• Assembles and performs pre-delivery inspections of new equipment.
• Uses John Deere computer programs to read manuals for diagnostics and repairs.
• Proactively seeks and participates in available company-sponsored training, in an effort to develop and advance knowledge base and skill set.

Pay Rate

$30-$35 per hour

Term Of Appointment

Permanent, Full-Time position