Mechanic A

Florida Crystals is a leading domestic sugar producer and North America’s first fully integrated cane sugar company, guiding our sugar from farm to table. We are America’s first and only producer of certified organic sugar, grown and harvested in the United States. Our renewable energy facility is the largest of its kind in North America and provides clean energy that powers our sugar operations, which helps us reduce our use of fossil fuels. Florida Crystals also sustainably farms rice, sweet corn and other vegetables in rotation with our sugarcane. Our rice mill is the only rice mill in Florida.

Overview

Sugar Farms Co-Op is searching for an experienced Shop Mechanic. The candidate would have experience in the maintenance and repairs of heavy diesel tractors, grain combines, sugarcane harvesters, chemical sprayers and/or other farm equipment. Specific skills include Hydraulics, Diesel Engines, Brakes, Electrical Systems, Air Conditioning, and Transmission. Job will primarily serve in a shop setting, but field work will also be required. Candidates will be familiar with reading service manuals, parts manuals, safety guidelines, procedural manuals, and must have excellent all-around mechanical aptitude. Critical thinking and problem solving skills are highly desired.

Detailed Roles & Responsibilities

• Strong heavy diesel and ag equipment repair/maintenance background
• Able to do all day-to-day maintenance on a variety of equipment
• Able to read schematics, diagrams, service manuals, parts manuals
• Experience in equipment diagnostics, diagnostic tools (including computer), and precision agriculture equipment
• Experience ordering and maintaining parts lists
• Welding and fabrication experience preferred
• Must have a good safety record and adhere to all company safety standards
• Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and clean driving record
• Must have own tools
• Must be willing to work in adverse environmental conditions (heat, dirt, dust, tropical elements)
• Bi-lingual (English and Spanish) preferred
  
  

Work Experiences & Qualifications

• Pass a background check
• Must be able to pass a physical and drug screening
• Must pass A – Grade Mechanic Test
• Candidate will have 5 years’ experience in heavy diesel and/or ag equipment repair/maintenance (required)
• Must pass an aptitude test (based on experience and certifications)
• ASE Certifications preferred
  
  

Education Requirements

• High School Diploma Required
• Heavy Diesel Technician Certification from an accredited training institution highly desired
  
  

LOCATION OF ROLE

• Sugar Farms Agriculture Shop
  
  

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.