Agricultural Irrigation Mechanic

Job Summary

Maintains agricultural production and quality by ensuring year-round operation of irrigation equipment, pumps, farm machinery, and facilities and participates in seasonal farming operations.

• Ensures operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on center pivots, irrigation systems above and below ground, tractors, planting and tillage implements, engines, motors, pneumatic tools; following diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, and engineering specifications; troubleshooting malfunctions.
• Locates sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation; listening for problems; using precision measuring and testing instruments.
• Removes defective parts by dismantling devices; using hoists, cranes, and hand and power tools; examining form and texture of parts.
• Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments by using hand tools, levels, plumb bobs, and straightedges.
• Informs agricultural workers of routine preventive maintenance techniques; monitoring compliance.
• Fabricates repair parts by using machine shop instrumentation and equipment.
• Maintains equipment, parts, and supplies inventories by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed equipment, parts, and supplies; placing and expediting orders; verifying receipt.
• Conserves maintenance resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
• Provides mechanical maintenance information by answering questions and requests.
• Maintains technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing technical publications; establishing personal networks.
• Maintains continuity among work teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Maintains all maintenance logs on assigned shift.
• Sees that company tools and equipment are maintained properly.
• Promotes and exhibits strong safety practices.
• Ensures timely and proper completion of work orders.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Each employee shall comply with occupational safety and health standards and all rules, regulations, and orders issued pursuant to the Occupational Safety and Health Act which are applicable to his/her own actions and conduct.
• Complies with all applicable food safety regulations and mandates (Safe Quality Foods, Food and Drug Admin, Pasteurized Milk Ordinance).

• Regular and timely attendance required.
• Must have own hand tools and knowledge of proper use.

Education, Training:

High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) certificate.

Experience

Required:

Equipment Maintenance, Technical Understanding, Technical Zeal, Deals with Uncertainty, Basic Safety, Power Tools, Attention to Detail, Flexibility, Supervision, Job Knowledge, Productivity. Previous experience in a related field is strongly preferred.

• Plans and Aligns
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  Excellent organizational and time management skills. Ensure immediate and appropriate actions are taken to support our customers and team.
• Action Oriented
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  Must be able to prioritize, organize and work independently with minimal supervision and remain productive at all times. Self-motivated, willing to accept responsibility, and make good decisions.
• Collaborates
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  Ability to professionally and effectively interact with all levels of employee/personnel and customers (internal & external). Must be able to work in a team environment and possess problem solving skills.
• Communicates Effectively
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  Excellent interpersonal and professional communication skills both written and verbal. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence and to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form. Ability to read and write instructions in English.
• Drives Results
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  Must be results focused and oriented toward accomplishment of team and organizational goals. Develop a strong understanding of our customers, processes, products and system tools.
• Situational Adaptability
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  Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of factors in situations where limited standardization exists. Must be able to work flexible hours to include Nights, weekends, holidays and overtime when needed.
• Agricultural Knowledge
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  Working knowledge of irrigation systems above and below ground, and agricultural equipment operation and maintenance. Ability to operate (or learn to operate) necessary equipment.
• Mechanical Skills
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  Requires skills in welding, electrical, troubleshooting, and maintenance & repair of irrigation and agricultural equipment. Prior experience working on pivots, pumps and other irrigation equipment, pipe installation and repair and experience with farm machinery and tractors.
• Safety
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  Knowledge of OSHA safety requirements for an agricultural operation and strict…