Farm Mechanic III

Job Location:

UNITED STATES SUGAR AGRICULTURE

(1) Farm Mechanic III

Job Description

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 substituted 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
• Demonstrate the physical ability to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Demonstrate the ability to visually identify leaking/loose/worn/broken/dirty components
• 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
• Demonstrate the ability to follow instructions, All safety and housekeeping procedures, and planned work schedules
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of principles and fundamentals of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, HVAC, and pneumatic theories
• Demonstrate commitment and motivation to reducing equipment downtime and failures
• Demonstrate the ability to accurately use and read tape measure, micrometers, dial indicators, calipers, read and understand mobile equipment instrumentation
• Demonstrate ability to operate scanners, multi-meters, flow meters, torque measuring devices, etc.
• 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

This position will be…