What are the responsibilities and job description for the Farm Mechanic position at Woerner Agribusiness?
Description:
Job Description: Farm/Agricultural Mechanic
Woerner Agribusiness ("Woerner Turf") operates a large sod farm located in Baldwin County, Alabama. We are seeking a dedicated, hardworking individual to fulfill the role as a Farm Mechanic.
Duties:
Skills:
Job Type: Full-time; non-exempt
Pay: $30.00-40.00 per hour
Benefits:
Job Description: Farm/Agricultural Mechanic
Woerner Agribusiness ("Woerner Turf") operates a large sod farm located in Baldwin County, Alabama. We are seeking a dedicated, hardworking individual to fulfill the role as a Farm Mechanic.
Duties:
- Perform Diagnostics, Maintenance and Repairs on company equipment (tractors, forklifts, vehicles, etc.). This work may be performed in the field.
- Implement and adhere to a preventative maintenance schedule for all equipment.
- Follow a pre-season inspection schedule and complete annual maintenance. Inspect equipment for mechanical, structural, and normal wear items.
- Fabricate repair parts/patches as needed.
- Locates sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation.
- Remove defective parts by dismantling devices.
- Ensure parts inventory is maintained and recorded.
- Maintain all necessary report logs required in conjunction with work assignments.
- Maintain a clean work area and perform work in a clean and orderly fashion.
- Follows all safety rules and regulations in performing work assignments
- Follow all safety guidelines.
Skills:
- Experience of maintenance and repairs of farm equipment (including but not limited to: Sod harvesters, forklifts, sprayers, planters, tractors, irrigation equipment, etc.)
- Diagnosing problems quickly and efficiently
- Working knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions of the profession
- Experience with welding and hydraulics are a plus
- Efficient time management skills
- Maintenance of Ag. Equipment: 2 years
- Mechanic: 2 years
- Farm Operations: 2 years
- Trade school certification is preferred in mechanics.
- Some experience in farm operations
- 2 years’ Experience with agriculture equipment, trucks and trailers is desired.
- Job Type: Full-time
- Competitive Salary and Benefits Offered
Job Type: Full-time; non-exempt
Pay: $30.00-40.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Employee Discount
- Flexible Savings Account
- Paid Time Off
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
- Foley, AL 36535: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)
- Mechanical knowledge: 2 years (Preferred)
Salary : $30 - $40