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Port Williams, NS
Skilled Trades and Labour
Experienced
Full-time

Tidal Tractor sells both Case IH & New Holland Tractors, agriculture Equipment/attachments, and now SANY Excavators. We are looking for a heavy tech for the SANY, and also a tech for the agriculture shop. Along with selling equipment, our stores offer full service and parts support for the product lines we offer. While we grow our dealership offerings, we need to add service support for them. This new opportunity with our excavator line requires an individual who has heavy repair background and the ability to learn some agriculture repair with tractors/attachments.

We are currently seeking Service Technicians to join our team at our Port Williams (Annapolis Valley) location.

What you'll do

Responsibilities

Responsibilities Include but are not limited to the following:

  • Service, repair, recondition and assemble customer or dealership equipment, new or used, as assigned by service manager
  • Diagnose faults or malfunctions using computerized and other testing equipment to determine extent of repair, and order parts in a timely manner
  • Determine parts required and place parts order for completion of repairs
  • Set-up and PDI of equipment to dealership and Brand expectations
  • Perform thorough inspections on repaired equipment for proper performance and to ensure that work meets manufacturers' specifications
  • Maintain a clean and safe working area, including machine being worked on
  • Maintain safe work habits and areas according to Tidal Tractor safety protocols. Assume an active role in safety and in the safety of fellow employees and customers.
  • Report any additional repairs needed or other problems to Service Manager to help keep customers informed and involved
  • Ensure work orders are completed properly; all information regarding repairs done, supplies and parts used, and information regarding excessive delays in repair time are to be noted.
  • Return warranty parts to Service Writer
  • Attend service schools, internal training, Manufacture training, etc. as required
  • Other duties as assigned by supervisors/management.

What you'll need

Qualifications

Qualifications

  • Red Seal Certification preferred, 2+ years of experience performing service repairs on heavy equipment or agricultural equipment (looking for individuals with strong experience in either one of those two areas)
  • Travel required for off site repairs and some training
  • Steel-toed safety boots required
  • Driving abstract required (at expense of company)
  • Weight handling over 45 kg (100 lbs)
  • Standing prolonged periods, walking, lifting
  • Disassembling and assembling equipment
  • Operating power tools
  • Passport required-possible international travel required for training

Work Schedule: The proposed work schedule shall be Monday through Friday during the week, with rotational weekends and after hours on-call. Rotational weekends during peak season approximately May-October

A little bit about us

Tidal Tractor

Tidal Tractor serve the farming, construction, and consumer markets in Nova Scotia. Tidal Tractor has the knowledge and experience of multiple agricultural commodities and agricultural equipment applications, which is our true strength, in addition to a large selection of construction equipment. Nova Scotia is a diverse agricultural region, and includes orchard, corn, soybeans, wheat, grapes, carrots, potatoes, dairy, beef, poultry, a booming construction industry and some much more. Nowhere else in the world can you find such a variety of crops grown, and we have the experience to find an equipment solution for whatever you may grow.
We have a fully stocked parts department and our service department has multiple Trained Technicians on staff. We are is focused on continued customer service after purchase.

Are you interested?

Work With Us

Tidal Tractor serves the farming, construction, and consumer markets in Nova Scotia. Tidal Tractor has the knowledge and experience of multiple agricultural commodities and agricultural equipment applications, which is our true strength. Nova Scotia is a diverse agricultural region, and includes orchard, corn, soybeans, wheat, grapes, carrots, potatoes, dairy, beef, poultry, and some much more. Nowhere else in the world can you find such a variety of crops grown, and we have the experience to find an equipment solution for whatever you may grow.

We offer a competitive wage based on experience; group benefits (health, drug, dental, life, accident and disability); nine stat holidays, three personal days; company matching pension plan up to 5% of earnings. Employee discount on parts and equipment. Safety boot and uniform allowance.

Other benefits include:

  • Extended health care
  • Vision care
  • Disability insurance
  • Dental care
  • Life insurance
  • Company pension