What are the responsibilities and job description for the Small Engine Mechanic position at Ag-Power, Inc.?
Performs basic diagnostics, service repairs and maintenance work on customer and/or dealer- owned agricultural and turf equipment. May require some direction or guidance from the Service Manager, Service Location Manager, Shop Foreman or senior technicians.
Responsibilities:
- Performs basic diagnostics and repairs on agricultural turf equipment
- Participates in Service EDUCATE Training programs required for the development of skills and knowledge
- Maintains current knowledge of John Deere and competitive products
- Maintains condition of vehicles, inventory, tools and equipment
- Maintains a clean work area and performs work in a neat and orderly fashion
- Follows all safety rules and regulations in performing work assignments
- Completes all reports and forms required in conjunction with work assignments
- Accounts for all time on a time card and for all material used in performing assigned duties
- Any other duties as assigned
Experience, Education, Skills and Knowledge:
- 1 years of experience performing service repairs
- Ability to perform basic repairs and required maintenance using special tools and equipment following Technical Manual procedures
- Proficient knowledge of mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems used in the repair of agricultural and turf equipment
- Ability to use Service Advisor and basic computer functions
- Ability to operate vehicles and equipment used for diagnostic purposes
- Proficient oral and written communication skills
- Basic Service Technician certification preferred
- High School Diploma or equivalent experience required; Associates degree preferred
- Valid drivers license is required
- Fork lift license preferred
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions
- lifting at least 75 lbs. repeatedly
- Work on and safely operate heavy agriculture equipment
- Climb over or into heavy equipment several times a day
- Frequently working at heights above 5ft
- Exposure to outside temperatures on a regular basis
- Regularly required to stand, use hands to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms
- Frequently required to walk, climb or balance
- Frequently required to sit; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person