Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians (49-3041.00

Essential Functions

• Using a high degree of independent judgement, assumes the responsibility of a wide range of repairs such as (cultivators, compost spreaders, pressure nozzles, etc.)
• Diagnoses defective equipment and/or machinery, troubleshoots and repairs electrical systems.
• Analyzes and interprets the equipment manuals.
• Interacts with the parts department to ensure parts are available for repairs and inventory.
• Effectively uses specialized tools to measure wear on internal working components of engines and transmissions.
• Dissembles and assembles equipment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to talk or hear.
• The associate frequently is required to stand, walk and sit.
• The associate is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Workers will need to be willing to learn new mechanical practices to contribute to the success of the farm.
• Workers must be able to work day shifts or night shifts as needed.
• Some qualified workers may be requested to be working team leaders.
• Some properly licensed workers may be requested to transport workers between housing and worksite locations.
• Workers will be required to perform routine maintenance and major engine overhauls.
• Workers will exam and listen to machines, motors, gasoline and diesel engines, and equipment for operational defects.
• Workers will dismantle defective units, using hand-tools.
• Repairs or replaces defective parts, using hand-tools and shop tools.
• Workers will replace components, such as carburetors, fuel pumps, generators, ignition points, and spark plugs.
• Reassembles, adjusts, and lubricates machines and equipment to ensure efficient operation.
• May install and repair wiring and motors to maintain electrical system.
• May assemble and erect new farm machinery and equipment.
• Workers will Test-drive vehicles and or equipment to ensure that they run smoothly.

Qualifications

• At least 6 months experience as an agricultural equipment mechanic.
• Ability to diagnose problems and repair farm machinery engines and machines including but not limited to tractors, forklifts, harvest equipment, irrigation, and spraying equipment.
• Ability to furnish affirmative job references from recent employers operating comparable operations establishing acceptable previous experience.
• Valid drivers license or ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire.
• Clean driving record.
• Physically able to meet and perform all job specifications stated in job order.