Job Description

Description

POSITION SUMMARY:  Responsible for preventative and emergency maintenance of farm tractors and farm equipment. Always improving. Always serving. Always winning together. Exceeding expectations every day.  

Requirements

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Performs preventive maintenance inspections and service on tractors and equipment 
• Thoroughly cleans tractor and equipment parts, removing parts and reinstalling as necessary 
• Oils and lubricates moving parts on tractors and equipment to ensure effective performance 
• Records and reports damaged, worn, or broken parts 
• Orders and installs replacement parts for tractors and equipment 
• Identify the causes of unexpected breakdowns of tractors and equipment 
• Repairs broken tractors and equipment quickly and efficiently 
• Prepare reports documenting work performed 
• Cleans, organizes, inventories, stocks, and otherwise maintains shop areas, parts, tools, and supplies 
• Coordinates with managers to schedule regular maintenance on tractors and equipment 
• Makes necessary modifications and implements tests runs; confers with Farm Operations Manager regarding test results and makes additional alterations to machinery as required 
• Fill in throughout the farm positions that may need extra support during the peak seasons 
• Trouble shoot and repair irrigation pivots 
• Performs other duties as necessary or assigned 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: 

• High school diploma or equivalent 
• Valid Driver's License 
• Some vocational or community college with related coursework or equivalent experience, required 
• Extensive mechanical and electrical experience, preferably farm and irrigation equipment 
• Diesel Engine experience 

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 

• Mechanically inclined with great problem-solving skills 
• Works well independently 
• Good communication skills 
• Organized with attention to detail 
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and stressful environment 
• Ability to work in a team environment 
• Manage priorities and workload and willingness to work in different departments as Farm demands change  

PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS: 

• Prolonged periods standing and walking 
• 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 100 pounds 
• Must wear safety glasses and hearing protection in designated areas 
• Exposure to airborne particles or fumes 
• Ability to withstand cold and warm working conditions 
• Must be able to navigate various terrains while at farming locations and all departments of the organization's physical premises