Shop Mechanic

Description:

POSITION SUMMARY: Responsible for preventative and emergency maintenance of farm tractors and farm equipment. Always improving. Always serving. Always winning together. Exceeding expectations every day. Requirements:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Performs preventive maintenance inspections and service on tractors and equipment

Thoroughly cleans tractor and equipment parts, removing parts and reinstalling as necessary

Oils and lubricates moving parts on tractors and equipment to ensure effective performance

Records and reports damaged, worn, or broken parts

Orders and installs replacement parts for tractors and equipment

Identify the causes of unexpected breakdowns of tractors and equipment

Repairs broken tractors and equipment quickly and efficiently

Prepare reports documenting work performed

Cleans, organizes, inventories, stocks, and otherwise maintains shop areas, parts, tools, and supplies

Coordinates with managers to schedule regular maintenance on tractors and equipment

Makes necessary modifications and implements tests runs; confers with Farm Operations Manager regarding test results and makes additional alterations to machinery as required

Fill in throughout the farm positions that may need extra support during the peak seasons

Trouble shoot and repair irrigation pivots

Performs other duties as necessary or assigned

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or equivalent

Valid Driver's License

Some vocational or community college with related coursework or equivalent experience, required

Extensive mechanical and electrical experience, preferably farm and irrigation equipment

Diesel Engine experience

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Mechanically inclined with great problem-solving skills

Works well independently

Good communication skills

Organized with attention to detail

Ability to work in a fast-paced and stressful environment

Ability to work in a team environment

Manage priorities and workload and willingness to work in different departments as Farm demands change

PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:

Prolonged periods standing and walking

Able to bend, stretch, push, pull, and move as needed to reach, clean, and service machinery

Must be able to visually inspect machines

Must be able to lift and carry up to 100 pounds

Must wear safety glasses and hearing protection in designated areas

Exposure to airborne particles or fumes

Ability to withstand cold and warm working conditions

Must be able to navigate various terrains while at farming locations and all departments of the organization's physical premises

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Full-Time