Description of the job
Reesink Dealer Network
PRAIRIE AG CENTER INC. – LLOYDMINSTER ABPosition: Heavy Duty Mechanic (421A)
Number of Positions: 1
Location: Lloydminster, AB Travel: On-site and in-field
Prairie AG Center is currently seeking a Heavy Duty Mechanic to join our Lloydminster location in Alberta.
The Opportunity:
If you like to get your hands on a machine, keep on task, and take pride in getting the job done right the first time, and when the going gets tough and timelines are short, you are there to bail out the team and save the day. Put your Red Seal to work at Tingley's Dealership!
What we Offer:
Fulltime hours, Overtime, Benefit Coverage, RRSP, Uniform Provided, Paid Training, Paid Vacation, Tool and Boot Allowance, Employee Discount!
Ability to commute/relocate:Highway 16 West and RR21, Box 11336, Lloydminster AB T9V 3B6 Job Duties and Responsibilities Include:
- Diagnose and inspect equipment for faults and malfunctions.
- Repair and adjust equipment and replace defective parts
- Perform updates, pre-season delivery inspections, and pre-season inspections.
- Complete work orders and enter technician notes into a computer
- Must adhere to all Occupational Health and Safety standards, as the company is committed to the protection and wellness of its employees
- Must be able to provide service at the customers' site by driving a service truck to the customers' location
Qualifications:
- Enrolled in the 421A Heavy duty Mechanic apprenticeship program with your Level 3
- Ability to perform basic repairs and required maintenance using special tools and equipment following Technical Manual procedures
- Proficient knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems used in the repair of heavy-duty and/or agricultural equipment
- Ability to operate vehicles and equipment used for diagnostic purposes
- Proficient oral and written communication skills
- Ability to lift at least 75 lbs. repeatedly
- A High School Diploma or equivalent experience required
- A valid driver’s license with a reasonable abstract is required
- Forklift license preferred
About Prairie AG Center:Our brands include Kubota, Claas, JCB, Seedmaster, Agrifac, Horsch, and other short lines (see prairie.ag/en). Representing world-renowned equipment manufacturers, we provide high-quality products and superior customer service. Our highly skilled employees strive to meet the constantly changing demands of the agriculture and construction industries through dedication and knowledge of their products and a deep understanding of their customer’s specific requirements.
About Reesink Canada Holdings:
Reesink Canada Holdings is a subsidiary of Royal Reesink, a Dutch company that started in 1786 as a blacksmith and has evolved into one of the largest equipment suppliers internationally.Canada is one of the main markets for Royal Reesink. We believe that both the agricultural and construction equipment market have big potential in Canada. That is why a Reesink Canada Holdings was founded as a dedicated entity for all Canadian activities.This provides an excellent match with Royal Reesink’s growth strategy, which is based in part on growth with existing brands in new markets.Royal Reesink has been representing CLAAS for over 65 years in the Netherlands and also represents CLAAS, HORSCH and MACDON in Kazakhstan. There are significant similarities between Western Canadian agriculture and agriculture in Kazakhstan, and therefore synergies can be realised.