Sr Mechanic-Vehicle & Agricultural Equipment

Responsibilities

• Perform standard mechanical work on vehicles, farm equipment, wind machines, & irrigation systems in the shop and in the field.
• Complete minor and major overhauls and rebuilding of gasoline, diesel, and propane engines on cars, trucks, tractors, and wind machines.
• Diagnose and repair hydraulic problems and complex electrical problems.
• Perform standard and advanced mechanical maintenance functions on all farm equipment, vehicles, wind machines, and irrigation systems.
• Evaluate safety of all equipment; identify (red tag) and remove from service those that are in need of inspection and or repair.
• Complete minor and major overhauls and rebuilding of gasoline, diesel, and propane engines on cars, trucks, tractors, and wind machines, hydraulic motors, pumps, control valves and systems using precise measuring tools and test equipment.
• Take equipment and vehicles out of service and red tag them for safety inspections and problems.
• Road test all equipment after repairs.
• Sign off all equipment as work being complete, final inspection.
• Inspect work and progress of entry level mechanics.
• Utilize advanced welding skills for repair and fabrication.
• Willing to train the right person.
• Ability to perform all hydraulic system repairs.
• Select materials, parts and tools required for maintenance and repairs.
• Fabricate metal support equipment for auto and farming vehicles.
• Interpret written instructions, drawings, and blueprints.
• Operate welders, presses , lathes, drill press, milling machines & cranes.
• Drive company vehicles required.