Description

 Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

· Supervise and participate in the daily maintenance and repair of fleet of pickups, Isuzu trucks, trucks, 

heavy equipment, John Deere and Kubota tractors, small engine equipment, implements, etc.

· Work with farm Forman and Manager on seasonal schedule to ensure all equipment is maintained and operational when needed.

· Ensures all equipment is safely and properly assembled, and ready for operation in a timely manner. 

· Test equipment after repairs, changeovers, or extended downtime.

· Must be able to read and interpret technical manuals.

· Use Autel diagnostic scanner.

· Be familiar with hydraulic systems.

· Be familiar with electrical systems on tractors and trucks.

· Weld equipment as needed.

· Wears personal protective equipment such as: gloves, eye protection, and respiratory equipment as needed for a particular job.

· Follow all safety rules regarding machine operation, guarding and LOTO.

· Identify any equipment problems and inform management to ensure that necessary repairs can be scheduled.

· Is responsible for taking care of maintenance areas and keeping work area in neat condition.

· Responsible for supervising maintenance personnel, equipment mechanics, and others who perform skilled maintenance, repair, and modification of plant machinery and mechanical equipment.

· Research and order parts as needed.

· Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Experience, Education, and Licensure/Certification Requirements: 

· High school diploma or equivalent.

· Proven experience as a mechanic.

· Associate degree in mechanics or engineering or relevant experience

· At least three years supervisory experience

· Valid driver’s license.

Required Skills/Abilities:

· Good communication skills

· Mechanical aptitude with strong problem-solving skills.

· Works well independently and with others.

· Use Autel diagnostic scanner or similar.

· Weld (Mig and Stick)

· Must maintain a good attitude and be professional daily. 

· Be able to maintain equipment records and inventories.

· Have intermediate computer skills and experience with Microsoft office.

· Ability to understand electrical systems on farm equipment, tractors and trucks.

· Able to build and manage work schedules.

Physical Requirements: 

· Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance.

· Ability to perform repetitive and physical demanding tasks for extended periods (lifting, walking, working at heights, climbing, pushing, pulling, twisting, and stooping).

· Able to bend, stretch, push, pull, and move as needed to reach, clean, and service machinery Must be able to visually inspect machines.

· Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.