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:
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Performs preventive maintenance inspections and service on tractors and equipment
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Thoroughly cleans tractor and equipment parts, removing parts and reinstalling as necessary
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Oils and lubricates moving parts on tractors and equipment to ensure effective performance
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Records and reports damaged, worn, or broken parts
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Orders and installs replacement parts for tractors and equipment
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Identify the causes of unexpected breakdowns of tractors and equipment
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Repairs broken tractors and equipment quickly and efficiently
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Prepare reports documenting work performed
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Cleans, organizes, inventories, stocks, and otherwise maintains shop areas, parts, tools, and supplies
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Coordinates with managers to schedule regular maintenance on tractors and equipment
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Makes necessary modifications and implements tests runs; confers with Farm Operations Manager regarding test results and makes additional alterations to machinery as required
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Fill in throughout the farm positions that may need extra support during the peak seasons
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Trouble shoot and repair irrigation pivots
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Performs other duties as necessary or assigned
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
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High school diploma or equivalent
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Valid Driver's License
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Some vocational or community college with related coursework or equivalent experience, required
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Extensive mechanical and electrical experience, preferably farm and irrigation equipment
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Diesel Engine experience
REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
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Mechanically inclined with great problem-solving skills
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Works well independently
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Good communication skills
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Organized with attention to detail
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Ability to work in a fast-paced and stressful environment
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Ability to work in a team environment
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Manage priorities and workload and willingness to work in different departments as Farm demands change
PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:
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Prolonged periods standing and walking
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Able to bend, stretch, push, pull, and move as needed to reach, clean, and service machinery
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Must be able to visually inspect machines
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Must be able to lift and carry up to 100 pounds
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Must wear safety glasses and hearing protection in designated areas
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Exposure to airborne particles or fumes
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Ability to withstand cold and warm working conditions
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Must be able to navigate various terrains while at farming locations and all departments of the organization's physical premises
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