Harvest Support Representative - 8-Month Term
Job Summary
As a Harvest Support Representative for MacDon Industries, you will be provided an opportunity where you can travel the United States while gaining hands-on experience during the custom wheat harvest providing technical support to Custom Harvesters. This role will develop your customer service and communication skills as you work in a professional environment alongside others within the company as well as working with dealers or representatives externally. This position is for a 8-month term starting in May 2027.
Responsibilities
- Acknowledge customer concerns and use diagnosis, troubleshooting and repair abilities to help resolve issues.
- Work with the Product Support department to address and mitigate technical issues occurring in the field.
- Compile information and prepare reports on daily field activity to help the Product Support department with the quality of machine performance.
- Ensure that the service equipment is performing up to standards for optimum field use and conduct maintenance on the equipment when required.
- Maintain the quality of valuable tools, equipment and vehicles that are used during the custom wheat harvest.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education
Enrolled in (or graduated from) University Engineering or College Engineering Technology program.
Skills & Experience
- Understanding of agricultural equipment and harvesting practices.
- Strong Mechanical, Hydraulic and Electrical troubleshooting skills.
- Ability to adapt and willing to learn in various situations.
- Good communication skills; oral and written.
- Proficient in Microsoft Windows and Office Software.
- Excellent problem-solving skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills, planning and administration abilities.
- Ability to work in a team or independently as required.
- Available to travel over extended periods of time (90% of the time). Able to travel through Canada and United States. Valid passport required.
- Must hold and maintain a valid driver’s license and be able to cross Canadian US border.