Trent Steers
Shepparton,VIC
Summary
Experienced Agricultural Service Technician with over 15 years in maintaining and repairing farm equipment. Expertise in electrical and hydraulic testing, preventative maintenance, and workshop repairs. Committed to teamwork and customer communication while maintaining detailed job records. Motivated to embrace new challenges and continuously enhance skills.
Overview
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Certification
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Service Technician
Cobram Farm Equipment
Cobram, Victoria
07.2017 - Current
- Serviced and maintained new and used farm machinery, including but not limited to tractors, implements and sprayers with a major focus on AGCO large and small square balers
- Used diagnostic equipment to troubleshoot and resolve complex equipment faults.
- Performed preventative maintenance to support safe, efficient machinery operation.
- Completed routine maintenance and repairs in field and workshop settings.
- Assessed machinery condition and provided detailed repair quotes for customers to ensure transparency and trust.
- Trained junior technicians on setup, troubleshooting, and repair processes.
- Carried out electrical and hydraulic testing using mechanical diagrams, workshop manuals, electrical diagrams, hydraulic schematics, and diagnostic programming tools to trace faults and repair steps.
- Complete major repairs including engine and transmission overhauls in a workshop setting with the aid of overhead cranes, forklifts and EWP
- Estimated and executed repairs within budget and time constraints, maintaining customer satisfaction and project timelines.
- Inspected air conditioning systems for leaks and component faults, performing overhauls and repairs to ensure compliance with industry safety guidelines.
- Documented time spent on tasks to ensure proper billing and accountability. and input detailed job descriptions through Eclipse Online for billing and company records.
Accessory Installer
TJM
Darwin, NT
01.2015 - 06.2016
- Installed aftermarket accessories on new and used vehicles to improve functionality.
- Wired 12V accessories, verifying connections and ensuring proper operation for customer vehicles.
- Connected accessory wiring, lighting, and trailer plugs to vehicle systems.
- Removed factory parts and prepared mounting points for accessory installation.
- Followed manufacturer instructions closely during accessory installation to prevent damage and avoid warranty issues.
- Collaborated with technicians to uphold quality control standards during installation process.
- Inspected finished installations for alignment, security, and quality craftsmanship.
Service Technician
Cobram Farm Equipment
Cobram, Victoria
05.2008 - 11.2014
- Installed customer-requested enhancements, including lighting upgrades, UHF radios, Topcon GPS systems, and monitor mounts, to meet client specifications
- Installed optional extras to new machinery including front end loaders, hydraulic valve banks, front PTO units
- Conducted predelivery inspections on new tractors and implements to ensure quality standards
- Assembled harvest and hay implements following manufacturer's guidelines to ensure optimal performance
Education
Certificate III - Agricultural Mechanical Technology
Goulburn Ovens Institute of TAFE
Shepparton, VIC01-2011
Completed Year 12
Cobram Secondary Collage
Cobram, VIC01-2006
Skills
- Diagnosis and troubleshooting
- Hydraulic systems analysis
- Electrical fault finding
- Mechanical skills
- On-site service
- Quality assurance
- Safety compliance
- Analytical problem solving
- Technical writing
- Team collaboration
Certification
- Automotive Refrigerant Handling Licence
- Massey Ferguson Tractor - Dyna VT 6700S/7700S/8700S (ANZ)
- Hay 2200 Large Square Baler Product Training (ANZ)
- Massey Ferguson Baler 2200 & 2300 series (ANZ)
- Massey Ferguson Hay: Ultra High Density Baler Product Training
- MF305 - MF Small Square Baler: New Product Introduction
- MF207 - MF Small Square Baler: Core Technical
- Fendt Tractor – 500/700/800 (ANZ)
- Massey Ferguson Telehandler (ANZ)
- Massey Ferguson Tractor - 8S (ANZ)
- Massey Ferguson Tractor - Dyna VT 6700S/7700S/8700S (ANZ)
- Massey Ferguson Windrower (ANZ)
- Electrics / Diagnostics Training (ANZ)
- Hydac Hydraulics Training (ANZ)
- FT210 - Fendt Rogator Core Technical
- FT216 - Raven Precision Guidance Technical Training for Fendt Rogator
Accomplishments
- Outstanding Final Year Apprentice for my district through Goulburn Ovens Institute of TAFE 2011
Timeline
Service Technician
Cobram Farm Equipment
07.2017 - Current
Accessory Installer
TJM
01.2015 - 06.2016
Service Technician
Cobram Farm Equipment
05.2008 - 11.2014
Certificate III - Agricultural Mechanical Technology
Goulburn Ovens Institute of TAFE
Completed Year 12
Cobram Secondary Collage