Diesel Truck & Equipment Mechanic

Job Details

Job Location
:
Main Farm - Sudbury, MA 01776

Salary Range
: $0.01 - $999.00 Hourly

JOB SUMMARY

The Diesel Truck & Equipment Mechanic will work on a variety of equipment, including but not limited to, tractors, fork trucks, loaders and the delivery fleet. This position is responsible for the service, repair, and maintenance of fleet vehicles and various types of heavy equipment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Run diagnostic tests on diesel engines and interpret the results to offer suitable solutions.
• Perform routine and preventive maintenance to ensure all equipment is safe and in good working condition.
• Propose and complete repairs in a cost-effective manner.
• Communicate and collaborate with colleagues and shop manager.
• Troubleshoot reported issues with equipment and perform major repair work when necessary.
• Replace damaged parts utilizing various hand and power tools.
• Ensure repairs and work orders are completed in a timely manner.
• Determine what parts and tools are necessary to make repairs using independent judgement.
• Follow standard operating procedures including documenting all work performed on work orders.

OTHER DUTIES

• Always follow safety and environmental procedures.
• Recognize and responsibly manage hazards encountered in the course of work.
• Provide consultation to other mechanics on equipment issues as requested.
• Complete required annual trainings as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
• 5+ years of experience working with diesel engines, trucks, trailers and other heavy equipment. Experience must include equipment repair and maintenance.
• Post-secondary certificate or training as a mechanic preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Ability to supply personal hand and power tools.
• Extensive knowledge of engines, heavy equipment, and diesel mechanics.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to read written instructions and procedures.
• Strong documentation skills.
• Understanding of computer testing technologies.
• Knowledge of current maintenance and repair standards and the latest technology.
• Must demonstrate strong time management and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a high level of attention to detail and safety.
• Strong diagnostic skills.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

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.

• Regularly required to stand; walk; bend; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and smell.
• Occasionally required to sit.
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds unassisted.
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Work is performed outside in all types of weather.

EOE Statement

Cavicchio Greenhouses, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer with respect to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, gender and gender expression/identity, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by law. Cavicchio Greenhouses, Inc. will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.

Please note this job description is intended to outline the general nature of the job duties and the essential functions of the position. It is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of all the activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Other duties may be assigned at the discretion of the supervisor or manager.

Cavicchio reserves the right to change the job description or assign additional responsibilities as needed.