Description

Position Summary:

The Fleet Maintenance Technician is responsible for the general maintenance and repair of all Heartland Farms vehicles. The mechanic will be working in a fast-paced, high volume private fleet. This mixed fleet includes various makes and models of vehicles.

Qualifications

Core Responsibilities: 

• Performing DOT inspections, diagnosis and repair of electrical, hydraulic, suspension, brake and air systems on vehicles and equipment.
• Conducting routine maintenance work to improve vehicle functionality and longevity.
• Completing necessary documentation associated with repairing vehicles, documenting parts usage, and repair times.
• Communicating needed repairs or tasks to Fleet Manager.
• Maintain a safe work station.
• Performing other related maintenance work.
• Any and all other duties as may be necessary to fulfill the responsibilities of this position.

Preferred Experience:

• A Technical Degree in Auto/Truck Maintenance or an equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred.
• Auto/truck-related experience preferred.
• Fleet Truck Maintenance experience preferred.
• Air conditioning experience preferred.
• Welding and fabrication experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Must be willing to work on gas and diesel engines as needed.
• Must know and understand basic electrical components including switches, relays, and circuits.
• Must be proficient in vehicle diagnosis and repair.
• Emergency lighting and siren experience is welcome.
• Certificates of accomplishments are deemed valuable.
• Motivated, self-starter and be able to work independently.
• Work cooperatively with other employees.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions in the English language.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be a minimum of 18 years old.
• Must be able to routinely lift and carry items up to 75 lbs and reach overhead.
• Requires the ability to work on-site and in multiple locations and settings.
• Requires the ability to clearly understand verbal and written communication from others in person and by telephone. 
• Requires the ability to climb and work from ladders and other elevated platforms to inspect, assess and diagnose equipment.
• Must have a valid and current operators license with a clean record.

Work Schedule:

The Fleet Maintenance Technician’s work schedule is highly dependent on the time of year. Staff will be expected to work as needed, which will require a great deal of flexibility as to the hours per day/week and the times worked. For example, during 6 week period starting in late August through early October, (Harvest) there are weeks where you may be asked to work 6 or 7 days per week, but during the 5 winter months starting in November, you will can work as few as 4 days per week.

The Farm generally operates 7 days per week, but he Fleet Maintenance Technician can reasonably expect to work from 6:00 am to 4:00 pm, M-F, during the growing season, and from 6:00 am to 2:00 pm over Winter.

With Heartland Farms, Inc., you will work as part of a high performing agricultural organization where team members collaborate to get the job done and challenge the status quo to find a better way. We highly value hard work, achievement, and reliability, and reward people accordingly.