Shop Mechanic

Job description

Farm Equipment Shop Mechanic Workers to perform the following duties (the shops are located on Chualar Ranch, San Bernardo Ranch, San Ardo East Ranch, Corey Ranch, Spence Ranch , Mortensen Ranch, Alisal Ranch and Christensen Home Ranch):

Farm Equipment Shop Mechanic: Workers will maintain small and large horsepower tractors and trucks (diesel and gas operated) used by the employer for its own farming operations by changing all necessary fluids and greasing all joints and bearings as per the regular maintenance schedule. Workers will troubleshoot mechanical problems of small and large horsepower tractors and trucks (diesel and gas operated) in farm shop. Duties such as welding, grinding, torching, sorting, and washing of assorted farm equipment, cleaning and painting of pump house, discharge landmarks and shop will be directed by supervisor. All farm machine maintenance activities occur on the farm.

Special Requirements

Requirements: One month of experience as shop mechanic is required for all positions. Specific requirements include lifting up to 50 pounds frequently. Workers must stand, sit, crouch, bend, reach, lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds in the course of performing required activities. Must have use of both hands and be able to use hand tools. No smoking, illegal drugs, alcohol or weapons of any sort in the housing or working fields. Workers must be able to communicate in English or Spanish for training and safety purposes.

Work is performed outdoors in open fields and can involve exposure to sun, wind, mud, dust, heat, cold and other elements of the normal field environment. Temperatures can range from 20 degrees F to over 100 degrees F during the period of employment. Workers should come prepared with appropriate clothing and footwear for the work and working conditions described.