Farm Mechanic III

Farm Mechanic III

The Farm Mechanic will safely, accurately, and efficiently maintain, service, and repair sugar cane farm and related equipment in a fast-paced, team-based, and constantly changing work environment.

Job Responsibilities:

• Safely, correctly, and efficiently repair and maintain farm equipment including but not limited to harrow disc, plow, tractors, air compressors, and other support equipment.
• Perform time-based repairs and inspections.
• Perform accurate diagnosis and repair of equipment breakdowns.
• Change parts and components on equipment.
• Operate support equipment such as forklift and other mobile equipment.
• Operate various lifting devices including proper rigging procedures.

Qualifications:

• Must have positive results from company-designated tests designed to measure basic skills, job skills, mechanical aptitude and/or other interests, skills and characteristics.
• Must have at least 2 years of work experience in the mobile equipment and/or vehicle maintenance field.
• A Heavy Equipment Program or similar certification from a technical college may substitute for 2 years of work experience.
• Must obtain MAC/609 certification within 90 days of job award.
• Must obtain forklift certification within 30 days of job award.
• Must successfully complete any required orientation, training, and continuing education courses.
• Must have a valid Florida driver's license Class E or above.
• Must have successfully completed the TOST and/or Ramsey Test.
• Must have basic computer skills and the ability to learn basic Microsoft Office programs, order parts, and maintain detailed records of maintenance activities via a computerized maintenance management system.
• Must be able to read, write and speak the English language in order to comprehend instructions and communicate information on the job to ensure personal and co-worker safety on the work site.
• Must have the ability to work anywhere within the company in variable/extreme weather conditions and work nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime.
• Must possess and utilize the necessary tools and equipment in performance of the required job functions.
• Must demonstrate the physical ability to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Must demonstrate the ability to visually identify leaking/loose/worn/broken/dirty components.
• Must demonstrate the ability to listen, learn, gain experience and judgment, work with others, and follow accepted repair industry standards in order to plan and accomplish a variety of tasks with minimal supervision.
• Must demonstrate the ability to follow instructions, all safety and housekeeping procedures, and planned work schedules.
• Must demonstrate knowledge and understanding of principles and fundamentals of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, HVAC, and pneumatic theories.
• Must demonstrate commitment and motivation to reducing equipment downtime and failures.
• Must demonstrate the ability to accurately use and read tape measure, micrometers, dial indicators, calipers, read and understand mobile equipment instrumentation.
• Must demonstrate the ability to operate scanners, multi-meters, flow meters, torque measuring devices, etc.
• Must demonstrate the ability to read and understand shop manuals, wiring diagrams, hydraulic schematics, flow charts, parts books, etc.
• No active disciplinary action and good work history.

Working Conditions:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee works and drives in outside weather conditions on a regular basis. Working conditions may be rainy, hot, cold, humid, dusty, foggy, etc. depending on the weather. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. Duties of this job are occasionally performed in an office environment. Employee may be required to drive a vehicle for extended time periods.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, crawl, climb, work at moderate heights, use hands to handle and/or move various objects, tools and/or controls, reach with hands and arms, use balance, talk, hear, and see. Occasionally sit while travelling and/or testing equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Ability to operate and use all equipment necessary and use common office equipment. Ability to move or handle various items generally weighing between 0-75 pounds. Ability to lift and carry up to 75 pounds and occasionally lift more than 75 pounds.