AGRICULTURE EQUIPMENT TECHNICIAN (NOC 7312)
About us:
PGS Equipment was founded in 2021 by the merger of Growers Supply and Prairie Side Equipment. Both Taber-based companies have been active players in the row-crop business. PGS focuses on the sale and service of agricultural machinery from seeding to storage and from harvesting to packaging. In all of this, quality comes first, which is reflected in the product range, with brands such as Grimme, Spudnik, Valmar, Milestone, Bijlsma Hercules, VHM, SureFire, and Mooij.
Our clients are located in Western Canada and beyond, while our suppliers are coming from, Canada, the USA as well as different European countries.
Job duties:
Within this position you will perform some or all of the following duties:
- Independently perform diagnostics, repairs, and scheduled maintenance work involving all types of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, drivetrain, and engine repairs on internal or customer-owned equipment.
- Read and interpret parts diagnostics and diagrams
- Assemble and perform pre-delivery inspections of new equipment
- Account for all time and material used in performing assigned duties
- Use computerized inventory system and parts libraries
- Ensuring all paperwork as required relating to service or warranty repairs is filled out promptly and correctly and submitted to accounting.
Job requirements:
- Positive communication skills towards customers, suppliers, and team members
- The ability to read electrical (AC/DC) and hydraulic schematic drawings
- The ability to help customers and guide them through repairs remotely over telephone and computer from our office.
- The ability to identify and determine parts required and then arrange to get them in the most efficient and timely method.
- Knowledge and experience with MS Office and Google Suite programs
- Knowledge and experience within specialty crop equipment is an asset
- Must be able to lift 45 kg
- Must be able to work in shifts in spring(planting) and fall (harvest) season
- Friendly, self-starter who works well within a team
- Basic mechanical skills and experience is an asset
We are offering:
- Family owned and operated company with a mixed team of colleagues
- Benefit plan with health and dental coverage
- Education and training
- A competitive salary according to experience and capacities
- A pleasant working atmosphere within an informal organization with short communicative lines.
- Promote growth within the company
This position is available immediately, we would like to invite the right applicants to apply via email with a copy of their resume to: diana@pgs-equipment.ca
We would like to thank those who apply; however, we will only be contacting candidates we will be interviewing for this position.
Millwright with agriculture experience
Job Description: Job type: Full-time, Permanent (Mon-Friday + on call)
PGS Equipment Ltd. is currently looking to hire a Millwright technician for our facility in Taber, AB as well as farms in Alberta and Saskatchewan. We supply row crop farmers with the equipment and systems to plant, feed, protect, harvest, store and process crops like potatoes, carrots, onions, beans, garlic, and other specialty crops. For more information on our company please look at our website www.pgs-equipment.ca and our social media pages on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assembly of equipment in shop and field
- Troubleshoot, repair, rebuild, and routine maintenance of various farm machinery and equipment, including electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical systems.
- Installation and retrofitting of complex production equipment; fabricating and welding as required.
- Use a lathe to grind, file, and turn machine parts to match the appropriate specifications.
- Align machines and equipment during installation, using hoists, jacks and other tools
- Perform work in a safe manner by themselves and with others
- Assist with other duties as required
Requirements:
- Must be dependable and self-motivated team player with the ability to communicate effectively, negotiate and conflict resolution.
- Parts and machinery knowledge, preferably row crop equipment
- Demonstrated aptitude in reading and interpreting blueprints, diagrams, schematics, drawings, manuals, and specifications.
- You are comfortable working at heights, dusty environments, heat/cold, indoors/outdoors, and confined spaces
- Effective attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy
- Work both as a member of a team and individually with minimal supervision
- Always maintain proper and safe working conditions
- Effectively work in a fast-paced environment, able to work well under pressure and shifting priorities
- Strong computer and technology skills is a must
- Valid driver’s license and clean drivers abstract as well as forklift certificate
We offer: Benefit package with: (after trial period)
- Competitive salary Disability Insurance
- Holiday and paid time off Dental + Vision Care
- Bonus structure Life insurance
- Benefit program and employee discounts Extended health care
- Training programs (if available) RRSP (after 3 year employment)
If this opportunity fits you, send a copy of your resume & references via email diana@pgs-equipment.ca
We thank all applicants, but only qualified candidates will be contacted.
Parts technician with agriculture experience
Job Description Job type: Full-time, Permanent (Mon-Friday + on call)
PGS Equipment Ltd. is currently looking to hire a Parts technician for our facility in Taber, AB as well as farms in Alberta and Saskatchewan. We supply row crop farmers with the equipment and systems to plant, feed, protect, harvest, store and process crops like potatoes, carrots, onions, beans, garlic, and other specialty crops. For more information on our company please look at our website www.pgs-equipment.ca and our social media pages on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Key Responsibilities:
- Delivering an exceptional customer service experience
- Receiving and stocking duties like organizing parts inventory
- Answering phone inquiries related to the parts department
- Advising customers on additional parts that may be beneficial to a repair or service
- Shipment of parts via parcel or pallet freight
- Restocking and preparing stocking orders
- Need to be able to communicate with customers as well as suppliers via phone and email
- Maintaining an up-to-date inventory of our service trucks
- Perform work in a safe manner by themselves and with others
- Assist with other duties as required
Requirements:
- Must be dependable and self-motivated team player with the ability to communicate effectively, negotiating and conflict resolution.
- Parts and machinery knowledge, preferably row crop
- 2+ years' experience in agriculture dealership in technical or parts department
- Experience with hydraulic and electrical systems is an asset
- Effective attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy
- Work both as a member of a team and individually with minimal supervision
- Always maintain proper and safe working conditions
- Effectively work in a fast-paced environment, able to work well under pressure and shifting priorities
- Ability to plan and organize is a must with open communication with management
- Strong computer and technology skills is a must
- Valid driver’s license and clean drivers abstract as well as forklift certificate
We offer: Benefit package with: (after trial period)
- Competitive salary Disability Insurance
- Holiday and paid time off Dental + Vision Care
- Bonus structure Life insurance
- Benefit program and employee discounts Extended health care
- Training programs (if available) RRSP (after 3 year employment)
If this opportunity fits you, send a copy of your resume & references via email diana@pgs-equipment.ca
We thank all applicants, but only qualified candidates will be contacted.
Service Technician with agriculture experience
Job Description: Job type: Full-time, Permanent (Mon-Friday + on call)
PGS Equipment Ltd. is currently looking to hire a Service Technician for our facility in Taber, AB as well as farms in Alberta and Saskatchewan. We supply row crop farmers with the equipment and systems to plant, feed, protect, harvest, store and process crops like potatoes, carrots, onions, beans, garlic, and other specialty crops. For more information about our company and products please look at our website www.pgs-equipment.ca and our social media pages on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assembly of equipment in shop and field
- Troubleshoot, repair, rebuild, and routine maintenance of various farm machinery and equipment, including electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical systems.
- Installation and retrofitting of complex production equipment; fabricating and welding as required.
- Maintains current knowledge of company competitive products
- Maintains a clean work area and performs work in a neat and orderly fashion
- Performs diagnosis and repair in the field as required
- Perform work in a safe manner by themselves and with others
- Assist with other duties as required
Requirements:
- Must be dependable and self-motivated team player with the ability to communicate effectively, negotiating and conflict resolution.
- Parts and machinery knowledge, preferably row crop equipment
- Demonstrated aptitude in reading and interpreting blueprints, diagrams, schematics, drawings, manuals, and specifications.
- Effective attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy
- Work both as a member of a team and individually with minimal supervision
- Always maintain proper and safe working conditions
- Effectively work in a fast-paced environment, able to work well under pressure and shifting priorities
- Strong computer and technology skills is a must
- Valid driver’s license and clean drivers abstract as well as forklift certificate
We offer: Benefit package with: (after trail period)
- Competitive wages Disability Insurance
- Holiday and paid time off Dental + Vision Care
- Bonus structure Life insurance
- Benefit program and employee discounts Extended health care
- Training programs (if available) RRSP (after 3 year employment)
If this opportunity fits you, send a copy of your resume & references via email diana@pgs-equipment.ca
We thank all applicants, but only qualified candidates will be contacted.
Outside Sales Representative with agriculture experience
Job Description Job type: Full-time, Permanent (Mon-Friday + on call)
PGS Equipment Ltd. is currently looking to hire a Sales representative for clients in Alberta and/or Saskatchewan. We supply row crop farmers with the equipment and systems to plant, feed, harvest, store and process crops like potatoes, carrots, onions, beans, garlic, and other specialty crops. For more information on our company please look at our website www.pgs-equipment.ca and our social media pages on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Key Responsibilities:
- Delivering an exceptional customer service experience
- Sales and margin goals are set and met working with general manager
- Answering phone inquiries related to the machinery and systems we offer
- Advising customers on additional options or parts that may be beneficial their operation
- Gather and advice on information via sales meetings
- Attending shows, demonstrations, and other events to share our portfolio
- Need to be able to communicate with customers as well as suppliers via phone and email
- Maintaining leads, as well as future trends and developments of the market
- Build and maintain strong relationships with customers and deliver personalized attention to each, providing the best in quality service and value
- Assist with other duties as required
Requirements:
- Must be dependable and self-motivated team player with the ability to communicate effectively, negotiating and conflict resolution.
- Parts and machinery knowledge, preferably row crop
- 2+ years' experience in agriculture dealership in technical, parts or sales department
- Experience with hydraulic and electrical systems is an asset
- Effective attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy
- Work both as a member of a team and individually with minimal supervision
- Always maintain proper and safe working conditions
- Effectively work in a fast-paced environment, able to work well under pressure and shifting priorities
- Ability to plan and organize is a must with open communication with management
- Strong computer and technology skills is a must
- Valid driver’s license and clean drivers abstract as well as forklift certificate
We offer: Benefit package with: (after trail period)
- Competitive salary Disability Insurance
- Holiday and paid time off Dental + Vision Care
- Bonus structure Life insurance
- Benefit program and employee discounts Extended health care
- Training programs (if available) RRSP (after 3-year employment)
If this opportunity fits you, send a copy of your resume & references via email diana@pgs-equipment.ca
We thank all applicants, but only qualified candidates will be contacted.
