Job description

Tractor Mechanic Needed for south valley

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Perform all types of troubleshooting and repairs to powered off-road equipment. This includes gas and diesel engines, electrical systems, hydraulic systems, air systems, A/C systems and computer systems.
• Use analyzers and other computer-based software to troubleshoot all aspects of vehicle function.
• Have training and certification to service and repair A/C systems.
• Drive to the field and work independently to do much of the above tasks.
• Be prepared to work between 45 and 60 hours per week and possible 12 days on 2 days off as needed to support shop and field operations.
• Expect an average number of hours per year to be around 2,400.
• All other duties as assigned by supervisor or manager.

QUALIFICATIONS

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Education and/or Experience
• High school education required.
• 5-year Diesel Tech School or equivalent desired.

Licenses, Certificates

• Valid current California Drivers' license, with less than two points, required before hire and continuously while employed.
• EPA approved 608 Technician Certification for Air Conditioning desired

Language and Communication Skills

• Must be able to read, write and speak in English; knowledge of Spanish is desired.
• Be able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, schematics both electrical and hydraulic and procedure manuals.
• Be able to take verbal and written direction from supervisors and effectively communicate back.
• Be able to complete detailed maintenance reports and other technical documents.
• Be able to communicate and work with coworkers.

Other Skills

• Must be able to work as part of a team and independently.
• Must be observant, organized, and detail oriented.
• Must function well in a fast-paced environment.
• Must have desire and ability to learn.
• Must work in a safe manner following all rules, guidelines, and company policies.
• Must report to work in a timely manner ready, willing, and able to perform the essential duties.

Employee Participation

Must follow and actively engage in all shop trainings, policies, and safety programs.

• Behavior Based Safety
• Safety Trainings

Equipment

• Almost entirely John Deere along with a fair amount of CAT and AGCO/Fendt and some Detroit, Cummins/PACCAR engines.

Physical Demands

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.

The employee is required to be able to perform physical activities that require the use of arms, legs, whole

body, such as climbing, crouching, bending, lifting, and pushing

Hours

Currently working 6 days per week (12 on 2 off, alternating weekends off) 9.5 hours per day during the week and slightly less on the weekends