Mechanic, Trades / Skilled Labor
Job in
Santa Maria, Santa Barbara County, California, 93454, USA
Listed on 2026-09-18
Listing for:
Star Sanitation Services, Inc.
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-09-18
Job specializations:
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Heavy Equipment Mechanic
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Santa Maria, CA 93454## Overview Salary Range $40.00 - $45.00 Hourly Position Type Full Time Job Shift Day Education Level None Travel Percentage Up to 25%## Description
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* JOB TITLE:
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* ** Shop Mechanic Tier 5*
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* REPORTS TO:
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* ** Shop*
* ** Supervisor
* *** EXEMPT:
No
DEPARTMENT: PAR
**** SUMMARY****:
** The Shop Mechanic Tier 5 will use independent judgment and mechanical aptitude to work in the shop repairing rental equipment and maintaining rental equipment at assigned Pacific Ag Rentals branch.
The Shop Mechanic Tier 5 will ensure excellent service to both external and internal customers (i.e.– Service Manager, Shop Supervisor, Invoicing Supervisor, etc.) through the timely and accurate repair of equipment, including communicating missing, broken or damaged parts on outgoing or incoming equipment.
** ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
** include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
** Operations:
*** Physically inspects and fills out equipment inspection forms for equipment returned from rent
* Expertly identifies, makes required repair parts list and quickly repairs various rental equipment including, but not limited to tractors, agricultural water pumps, large electrical generators, light towers, etc.
* Assist in the maintenance of the shop, warehouse and vehicles, make deliveries and pick-ups and work in the field service area maintaining equipment at customer locations
* Ensures that in-house labor and replacement costs are captured and entered via work order system so that proper invoicing can occur
* Ability to mentor and train Mechanics Tier 1, Tier 2, Tier 3 and Tier 4 at all branch levels
* Repairs are less than 10% - 20% of book time
** Customer Service:
*** Timely monitors equipment repair in shop
* Actively and aggressively looks for missing, broken or damaged equipment to help lower business costs
* Communicates with supervisor and other mechanics about shop questions or needs in either written or verbal form in a clear, professional and efficient manner
** General Requirements:
*** Comfortable and willing to move/use equipment such as, but not limited to, forklifts, large tractors, water trucks, RTVs, Jacks, etc.
* Ability to identify advanced electrical diagnostics and hydraulic problems for repair
* Repair body panels, hoods and lights
* Change seals, rings, belts, blades and oil
* Be able to fuel equipment
* Ability to rebuild advance drivetrain
* Must be able to troubleshoot
* Will require to cross train with the Service Manager
* Be able to perform basic Wash Rack duties such as washing equipment and cleaning chemicals to remove all traces of dirt on rental equipment. Interior cleaning including inside of windows, of tractors and other equipment which have an operator’s station (RTVs, water trucks, etc.)
* Establishes and maintains effective channels of communications with management, coworkers, vendors and all other business contacts
* Conducts self in a manner reflecting positively on PAR and STAR and encourages others to do the same
* Is organized, independent and self-motivated, enthusiastic, dependable, detail oriented, flexible in scheduling and prioritization, and driven by excellence
* Demonstrates proficient written and verbal communication skills, including accurate grammar and business correspondence
* Prioritize tasks in accordance with changing deadlines and priorities to ensure positive outcomes
* A belief in working as a cohesive team
* Ability to multitask
* Proactively seek and participate in available company sponsored training, in an effort to develop and advance knowledge base and skill set
* Participate in all company/location driven communication efforts, including open book meetings, huddles, department meetings and other related efforts
* Maintain…
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