We are your Maritime John Deere Dealership with 15 locations to serve you, and we are proud to be one of Canada's Best Managed Companies of 2024!

We are looking for a skilled, dedicated person to fill the position of Agricultural Equipment Technician at our Kentville, NS location.

Purpose:

Independently performs complex diagnostics, service repairs and maintenance work on customer and/or dealer-owned agricultural equipment. May require some direction or guidance from the Service Manager.

 Responsibilities:

• Performs complex diagnostics and repairs on Agricultural equipment
• Participates in Service Training programs required for the development of skills and knowledge
• Performs diagnosis and repair in the field as required
• Maintains current knowledge of John Deere and competitive products
• Maintains a clean work area and performs work in a neat and orderly fashion
• Follows all safety rules and regulations in performing work assignments
• Completes all reports and forms required in conjunction with work assignments
• Accounts for all time and material used in performing assigned duties

Requirements:

• 2+ years of experience performing service repairs
• Ability to perform complex repairs and maintenance using special tools and equipment following Technical Manual procedures on the machines of the Technician's specialty
• Expert knowledge of mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems used in the repair of turf equipment
• Excellent skills in operating vehicles and equipment used for diagnostic purposes
• Ability to use basic computer functions
• Ability to lift at least 75 lbs. repeatedly
• Licensed Red Seal Heavy Equipment or Agricultural Technician preferred or presently pursuing this designation.
• Valid driver's license required
• A clean, current driver abstract 

What We Offer:

• Full-time employment
• Opportunity for advancement within a progressive organization
• Competitive compensation package which includes salary
• Family health benefits
• Company pension plan
• Boot and tool allowance
• We are now offering a personal finance training program through Enriched Academy for all our employees

Please note: If we like your resume, you will receive an email asking you to take a quick 5 minute questionnaire from Predictive Index.  Please keep an eye for it in your email.  Sometimes it goes to your junk mail.

Please apply today!