Diesel Mechanic

Job Title:                Diesel Mechanic, full time

Department:          Fleet Maintenance

Reports To:            General Manager

FLSA Status:          Hourly, $22 - $25 DOE

 

SUMMARY

Develops and achieves Preventative Maintenance expectations for all rolling stock.  Assign shop activities including upkeep, repairs, maintenance and operation of all farm equipment, and vehicles (both on road and farm).

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

 

·         Oversee operations to ensure compliance with quality standards, company policy, health & safety programs

·         Performs ongoing repairs and preventative maintenance for rolling stock and irrigation equipment

·         Monitors and report all safety-related issues as related to the shop area or any location where maintenance is being performed

·         Oversee the procurement of rentals, tools, equipment parts and various other items required to keep the farm operating.

·         Will work independently or as project leader with outside vendors to complete projects as directed by General Manager.

·         Manages and performs ongoing repairs and preventative maintenance for all farm equipment

·         Confers with and directs personnel and subcontractors engaged in planning and executing work procedures, interpreting specifications, and coordinating various equipment repairs

·         Inspects work in progress to ensure that workmanship conforms to specifications and the adherence to needed schedules.

 

Ensure the proper preventative maintenance for all vehicles, machinery and equipment

Ø  Involved in the development of preventative maintenance program.

Ø  Have a written PM schedule for each piece of equipment on a running seasonal basis

Ø  Keep a running list of all maintenance issues turned in by Team Leads or other facility department managers

Ø  Prioritize all maintenance lists with the General Manager in order to target the right issues at the right time

Ø  Maintain all work areas, particularly shops, clean and in good working conditions in compliance with all OSHA state and Federal Regulation

      

·         Perform any other work as directed by General Manager

·         Responsible to ensuring the safety of all employees within supervisory group and expected to actively participate in the facility safety committee.

·         May be responsible to participate in corporate steering committees.

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

No direct reports, however will need to coordinate projects with the shop team lead, and potentially train him on best practices.

 

QUALIFICATIONS  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

5+ years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience in diesel, automotive, or farm equipment repair shop. Must have high level of technical competence in the agricultural service area.

 

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  Spanish proficiency is required.

 

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.  Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

 

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.  Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

 

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Must have a valid Driver's License

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

 

Must be able to work in the nursery environment and work, walk and stand on uneven surfaces up to 80% of the workday.

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to dust,  fumes or airborne particles and outside weather conditions.  The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts.  The employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock and vibration when performing duties of construction.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate as found in a nursery environment.  Employee may be exposed to noise from tractors, construction equipment, forklifts, machinery and hand tools.  Employee will also be exposed to noise from telephone, two-way radio, computers, copiers, fax machines, other conversations.

 

Competencies                                                   

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies :

 

Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations.

 

Technical Skills - Shares expertise with others when needed.

 

Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

 

Managing People – No direct reports, however, will need to coordinate with the shop team lead for projects and share knowledge and skills as needed. 

 

Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.

 

Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions; Displays orientation to profitability; Aligns work with strategic goals.

 

Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget; Conserves organizational resources.

 

Diversity - Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences.

 

Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.

 

Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values; Benefits organization through outside activities.