Diesel Mechanic, Clewiston

Job Overview

The Agricultural Farming team at Pero Family Farms is seeking an experienced diesel mechanic to join their repair department.

Primary Responsibilities

• Diagnose issues in field and in a shop environment and test run repaired equipment to verify repairs.
• Document repairs and maintenance performed in log books or e-logs.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Comply with all safety policies, practices and procedures.
• Maintain company assigned vehicles and keep them in good working condition.
• Proficient knowledge of mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems used in the repair of agricultural diesel engines, tractors, farm trucks, and harvesting equipment.

Working Conditions

• Frequent exposure to varying weather conditions, including heat, humidity, rain, dust, and direct sunlight.
• Regular exposure to diesel fuel, oils, grease, hydraulic fluids, solvents, welding fumes, and other maintenance-related chemicals.
• Frequent work around heavy machinery, agricultural equipment, tractors, harvesting equipment, trucks, and moving mechanical parts.
• Exposure to moderate to high noise levels requiring the use of hearing protection.
• May be required to perform field repairs in remote farm locations and uneven terrain.
• Required to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety glasses, gloves, steel-toe boots, hearing protection, and other safety gear as required.
• May be required to work extended hours, weekends, holidays, or seasonal overtime during peak harvest and planting periods.
• Frequent interaction with shop personnel, farm operators, supervisors, and equipment manufacturers' service representatives.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and climb for extended periods throughout the workday.
• Frequently lift, carry, push, and pull tools, equipment, parts, and materials weighing up to 50 pounds independently and heavier items with assistance or mechanical lifting devices.
• Ability to work underneath equipment, inside engine compartments, and in confined spaces when performing repairs and maintenance.
• Frequent use of hand tools, power tools, welding equipment, cutting torches, diagnostic equipment, and measuring instruments.
• Ability to climb ladders, steps, tractors, harvesting equipment, and truck cabs safely.
• Requires manual dexterity, hand-eye coordination, and fine motor skills to perform mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and diagnostic repairs.
• Ability to visually inspect equipment components, read diagnostic screens, technical manuals, schematics, and repair documentation.
• Ability to hear and communicate effectively in a shop and field environment.
• Must be capable of operating company vehicles and maintaining a valid driver's license.
• Ability to safely perform physically demanding work in both indoor and outdoor environments while maintaining compliance with all safety procedures.

Education and Experience

• Minimum of 4 or more years’ experience in agricultural repair.
• Hydraulic Systems
• Electrical Systems (diagnostics with ECU’s, PCU’s, and sub related systems)
• Gearbox and PTO engagement systems
• Diesel diagnostic and engine overhaul experience preferred (John Deere)
• Welding, fabrication, cutting torch background preferred
• Shaft and Bearing Alignment
• Ability to read, comprehend, and follow instructions
• Valid driver’s license
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred, but not required.
• High School Diploma or G.E.D. preferred.
• John Deere certification or trade school diploma is a plus
• Will consider repair backgrounds from construction, heavy equipment, or repair shop as well.
• Ford truck repair experience is a plus
• Must have tools to accomplish your job assignments
• Diagnostics and Troubleshooting of Farm and Harvesting Equipment (John Deere)

Company Perks

• 401(k)
• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance and more
• Paid Time Off (PTO)