Avonbank Ag Solutions

Job Description 

Installation/Service Technician

Reporting to:  Service Manager

 

Located in Granton Ontario, we are a traditional style farmstead dealer and pride ourselves on our excellent service and relationships with customers. With a rich history in the area we take our knowledge and apply it to supply the newest and most innovative solutions to help you make your farm easier to run and more profitable. 

Company Keys to Success:

• Work Hard, Play Hard philosophy
• Diversification, Diversification, Diversification
• Maintaining strong relationships with employees, suppliers and the competition
• Staying in tune and actively involved with industry issues
• Anticipating and addressing customer interests for the future, now

Position General Summary

The Service/Installation technician will assist their crew in installing farm equipment ranging from; grain handing, hog, and dairy equipment, and other jobs that require installation and service. Work will be completed in a professional and safe manner. After training on equipment the technician will provide service to existing operations. Other Duties as assigned.

We offer opportunity for growth, and benefits after 6 months.  

 
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop a firm understanding of all equipment and installation procedures. 
• Load and prepare tools and equipment for the assigned job, and tasks to be completed.  
• Perform duties that are required on the job site in a safe manner
• Complete daily work orders describing work completed and materials used
• Load, unload and move products and materials by hand or with basic material handling equipment
• Operates a variety of equipment to load, unload and move materials and products
• Handles dangerous goods and hazardous products using appropriate safety equipment
• Ensures safety rules and regulations are being followed, using proper safety equipment when necessary
• Reliable transportation to and from work required.  Not located on a bus route.
• Repetitive bending, crouching, and lifting while carrying heavy loads, and must be comfortable working at heights

Installation Duties

• Duties will vary depending on work being performed for each site. Duties may include, but are not limited to;
• Cut, bend, and lay rebar
• Pour concrete pads
• After training will be able to properly build grain bins
• Installing housing, and manure equipment in hog and dairy barns, as well as milking equipment in dairy barns
• Responsible for matching required parts/product to specific job sites
• Other duties as assigned

Service Duties

• Follow up on daily service calls from customers
• Travel to site requiring service and troubleshoot the issue
• Quickly adapt to different situations
• Work in a safe and professional manner
• Assist customers in troubleshooting issues
• Review work completed with customer
• Complete work orders
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications                                                 

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Experience working in agriculture preferred but not required.                       
• First Aid, WHMIS, Forklift Operator, Aerial Lift, and Fall Arrest certification will all be seen as assets, but training can/will be arranged.                    
• Work Conditions and Physical Requirements: fast-paced environment, repetitive tasks, handling heavy loads, manual dexterity, attention to detail, hand-eye co-ordination, bending, crouching, kneeling, working at heights, able to use tools and equipment safely. 

5 positions available working full time 8:00am - 5:00pm Monday to Friday, hours may vary depending on work site. 
Overtime and early starts will occur. Wage is dependent on experience, qualifications, and knowledge, and will range from $13 - $20+

If this opportunity interests you, please submit a resume to Justin Martens via e-mail: [email protected] (the job title must be stated in the subject line)

For more information on our Company please visit our website at: www.avonbank.ca

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those being considered for interviews will be contacted directly.