Farmside’s fleet mechanic is responsible for maintaining equipment operation by completing inspections and preventive maintenance requirements; correcting equipment/vehicle/small tool deficiencies; making adjustments and alignments; keeping records. Must be experienced in truck maintenance, 2 cycle equipment and mowers.
Key Responsibilities & Performance Deliverables:
- Keeps equipment available for use by inspecting and testing vehicles; completing preventive maintenance such as, engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotation and changes, wheel balancing, replacing filters.
- Maintains vehicles & equipment & trailers functional condition by listening to operator complaints; conducting inspections; repairing engine failures; repairing mechanical and electrical systems malfunctions; replacing parts and components; repairing body damage.
- Maintains Registration and Inspection records keeping all on schedule for renewals
- Verifies vehicle serviceability by conducting test drives; adjusting controls and systems.
- Schedules and assures compliance with state vehicle requirements by testing engine, safety, and combustion control standards.
- Maintains vehicle appearance by cleaning, washing, and painting.
- Maintains vehicle records by recording service and repairs.
- Check Equipment for damage, record hours used, mileage & fuel levels
- Keeps shop equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs.
- Perform bumping, painting, heating, drilling, bolting, welding (MIG, Stick, TIG), brazing, sand blasting, soldering, or cutting operations.
- Contains costs by using warranty; evaluating service and parts options.
- Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock, coordinate part(s) runs; placing orders; verifying receipt.
- Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading technical publications.
- Accomplishes maintenance and organization mission by completing related results as needed.
- Perform road service on equipment as required
- Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading technical and regulation publications.
- Investigate complaints and equipment malfunctions
- Show respect and courtesy
- Actively participate in team meetings.
- Recommend improved work methods and procedures, assist in training employees
- Complete all duties safely with no accidents.
- Report any accidents and/or near misses as per Farmside Safety Policy.
- Coaches through problems or accidents to prevent re-occurrence
- Perform other types of work during in and off-peak seasons, i.e. snow events, trucking, delivery etc.
- Maintain a clean, neat and organized shop.
- Grow your skills and knowledge of the company and the industry.
- Ensure achievement of Mission Statement standards.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:
- High school graduate or GED required.
- Technical school training preferred.
- Must have own tools
- An ability to function well as part of a team
- Positive Attitude
- Excellent verbal communications
- Professional Appearance
- Able to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment
- Persistence and ability analyze information and problem solve
- Good Time Management
- Attention to detail
- Ability to work Independently
- Safety Management knowledge and skills
- 1 year practical industry experience preferred.
- Ability to lift 50 pounds.
- Ability to work in varying outdoor weather conditions.
- Ability to follow directions.
- Clear knowledge of the Farmside Experience.