AG Mechanic

Job Description

Job Description

JOB REQUIREMENTS and RESPONSIBLITIES

GENERAL

• A commitment to the core values of The Western Sugar Cooperative
• Be committed to the Core Values of Western Sugar Cooperative
  • Safety – Integrity – Openness & Trust – Teamwork Entrepreneurship – Social Responsibility
• Commitment to personal safety as well as efficient operations
• Applicants must have good oral and written communication skills
• Commitment to regular attendance
• Applicants should possess effective time management skills
• Job requires multi-tasking, good organizational skills, and initiative
• Applicants must work well within a crew environment
• Coordinate repair/maintenance tasks and functions
• Travel with overtime will be necessary
• Work in all weather conditions
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds

EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Applicants must be capable of repair and caring for pile ground equipment, with necessary support
• Knowledge of cutting, fabrication, and welding skills
• CDL Class A with Tanker and Hazmat certification or willing to obtain the certification/licensing
• Mechanical skills, including, but not limited to:
  • Understanding of preventive maintenance
  • Hydraulic repair skills/knowledge/experience
  • Heavy equipment mechanics
  • Machine shop/ tool knowledge.
  • Knowledge of 480-volt electrical systems
  • Heavy equipment mechanics
  • Power transmission (gearboxes, belts, chains, etc.)
  • Pumping systems

EDUCATION

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

Classification within the position (Trainee, C, B, or A) will be dependent on SKATE.

Employees should understand this job will not be awarded on a trial basis. It is, therefore, the employee’s responsibility to investigate the duties of the job being applied for.

NOTE: All these skills and experiences outlined above are preferred but are not required to be considered for this position.

It is the policy of The Western Sugar Cooperative not to discriminate against any employee or any applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, handicap, sex, physical condition, developmental disability, sexual orientation or national origin. This policy shall include, but not be limited to, the following: recruitment and employment, promotion, demotion, transfer, compensation, selection for training, layoff and termination. Western Sugar Cooperative is a Drug Free workplace.