Service Technician - Lethbridge, Canada - Western Tractor

Description

Lethbridge, AB

,

Full-Time

Western Tractor Company Inc., a 4-store John Deere dealer located in Southern Alberta, is searching for a full time
Journeyman or Experienced Service Technician to join our growing John Deere agricultural equipment group for our
Lethbridge location.

Western Tractor is located at the center of an irrigated agricultural area that is known for the variety of specialty crops that it produces.

John Deere is the number one brand of Agricultural, Turf and Commercial Construction equipment in the area and has been represented by Western Tractor in Southern Alberta since the 1930's.

Western Tractor's commitment to our basic values, customer focus and employee improvement are what has made us a dominant dealer and an "employer of choice".

‍


Job Summary

Western Tractor Service Technicians independently perform diagnostics, repairs and scheduled maintenance work involving all types of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, drive train and engine repairs on internal or customer owned equipment.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair a wide range of equipment including Agricultural, GPS, Lawn & Garden and Commercial Construction equipment
• Assemble and perform predelivery inspections of new equipment
• Account for all time and material used in performing assigned duties
• Other duties as assigned by management

Competency and Training Requirements:

• Journeyman Certificate
• Heavy Equipment Technician (HET) or Agricultural Equipment Technician (AET) considered an asset
• Previous John Deere agricultural equipment experience considered an asset
• Class 5 driver's license with a clean driver's abstract
• Physically capable (ability to lift up to 50 lbs.)
• Basic computer skills required
• High attention to detail
• Excellent listening skills
• Can work independently or as part of a team
• Great attitude
• Selfmotivated
• Good work ethic

‍


Employee Opportunity
We offer our employees terrific opportunities to grow within our organization. Employees are our number one asset, and we encourage training and personal development for everyone. Our employees receive on the job training, John Deere University courses and training in other locations across North America. We are proud of the education that we provide our staff.

‍


Benefits
Western Tractor offers competitive wages and a great benefits plan.

Employees can be assured that they and their loved ones will be covered in the case of illness or accident.

Our benefits include:

• Shortterm and longterm disability
• Critical illness
• Prescription drug coverage
• Dental coverage
• Extended health benefits
• Health Spending Account
• Life insurance including dependent life
• Accidental death and dismemberment coverage
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Extensive safety program
• Annual boot/tool allowance

Application Instructions

• We thank all applicants for their interest in Western Tractor but only individuals chosen for an interview will be contacted._