Farm Equipment Mechanics And Service Technicians 49-3041.00

Job description

• GENERAL SUMMARY:
The mechanic I will report to the Maintenance Crew Leader or Maintenance Manager and will be responsible for repairing farm equipment as well as other farming implements. This position will include tasks ranging from assisting with repairs on an engine’s electrical system to welding cracked pipefitting. The Mechanic I will ensure equipment is a good repair and functioning at its full potential through preventative maintenance and/or any required repairs.
• ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Inspect, maintains and services farm equipment, machinery and implements.
• Will ensure a full inspection of the defective equipment, and/or machinery has been conducted, will assist in troubleshoot and with repairs including engine, transmission, electrical, hydraulic, steering, suspension, braking, air conditioning, etc. to specification.
• Identifies parts needed for replacement and will collaborate with the parts department to ensure parts are available for repairs and keep a low inventory.
• Effectively performs scheduled inspections and preventive maintenance activities to all farm equipment, machinery and implements, such as oil change, filter change and some minor adjustments.
• Dissembles and assembles equipment with guidance.
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment and adheres to all DFF safety policies, procedures, and instructions from managements.
• Collaborates with team members from other departments to ensure repairs are done in a timely manner.
• Performs welding or fabrication duties as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned/required.
• Elaborate work order reports in a daily basis.
• Lubricates all grease fitting on equipment and implement.

• PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to talk or hear. The associate frequently is required to stand, walk and sit. The associate is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Some qualified workers may be requested to be working team leaders. Some properly licensed workers may be requested to transport workers between housing and worksite locations.

Special Requirements

All applicants must have at least 6 months experience as an agricultural equipment mechanic. Workers must be able to diagnose problems and repair farm machinery engines and machines including but not limited to tractors, forklifts, harvest equipment, irrigation, and spraying equipment. Applicants must be able to furnish affirmative job references from recent employers operating comparable operations establishing acceptable previous experience. Must be physically able to meet and perform all job specifications stated in job order. Applicants must have a valid drivers license or have the ability to get one within 30 days of hire. Workers must have a clean driving record. Must be able to work in the hot humid weather for extended periods of time.
See Addendum C