Job Posted July 19, 2023
Number of Vacancies:
1
Job Posting Length:
Four weeks
Availability:
Canadian Workers or Permanent Residents
Business Operation:
Farm/Feedlot
Occupation:
Farm Mechanic
Employment Terms:
Permanent (year-round)
City: Iron Springs
Provincial Area:
Southern Alberta
Marketed to:
Canadians or Permanent Residents.
Employer Info:
Kolk Farms Ltd.
Wage Rate:
Competitive Wages
Wage Info:
Dependent on Experience
Worker Accommodation:
Rental Housing available in the area.
Driver’s License (required):
5
Education:
High School – Mechanical Courses an asset.
Job Experience:
2-3 years
Livestock:
Farm Machinery:
All farm machinery, trucks and tractors.
Duties:
Full time position available on our farm/feedlot
Job description Kolk Farms is actively seeking to add a Heavy Duty Mechanic to our Feedlot and Grain farming operation in Southern Alberta.
Applicant must be a Canadian citizen or have an open work permit.
Responsibilities:
-work with shop manager to coordinate service schedules and prioritize repairs
-perform scheduled service and maintenance on remote equipment (generators/gearboxes/hydraulic systems)
-perform repairs and maintenance on construction equipment/ agricultural tractors / highway trucks / light vehicles and trailers
-perform diagnostics on electrical and hydraulic systems
-develop cost estimates, quote parts, and help manage inventories of critical parts
Qualifications:
-willingness to learn new skills and develop existing ones
-electrical and mechanical diagnostic skills
-great communication skills and willing to work in a team scenario
-ability to prioritize in a busy work environment
-Class 3 or 1 an asset
-contribute to maintaining a clean and organized work environment
Wages: competitive, negotiable on experience
RRSP, health and benefits plan
Requirements:
Farm experience/Must have excellent mechanical skills and aptitude.
Benefits:
Dental care Disability insurance Extended health care Life insurance RRSP match Schedule:
Monday to Friday Weekends as needed.
English (required)
Class 5 License (required) Work Location: In person
Send inquiries or resumes via email to: kolkfarmshr@gmail.com
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