Maintenance Mechanic

Maintenance Mechanic

27 Feb 2024
California, Bakersfield, 93301 Bakersfield USA

Maintenance Mechanic

Vacancy expired!

Job Summary:

Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul farm machinery and vehicles, such as tractors, trucks, irrigation quads, tractor implements and small motors.

Qualifications:

i. Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

ii. Class C Drivers license to operate Company vehicles, Class B or CDL a plus.

iii. Applicant must have a valid driver’s license

iv. Be able to comply with Federal and State Vehicle records,

v. Must have good organizational skills and able to work independently and on schedule.

vi. Be able to maintain a clean and safe maintenance area according to OSHA Guidelines

vii. Must have knowledge in both diesel and gas engines

viii. 2 to 3 years experience in mechanic field.

Duties/Responsibilities: Typical essential functions include but are not limited to those listed below.

i. Inspect vehicles or other equipment for evidence of abuse, damage, or mechanical malfunction.

ii. Reassemble machines and equipment following repair; test operation; and make adjustments as necessary

iii. Repair or replace defective parts, using hand tools, welding equipment, grinders, or saws.

iv. Test and replace electrical components and wiring, using test meters, soldering equipment, and hand tools

v. Drive trucks to haul tools and equipment for on-site repair of large machinery.

vi. Fabricate new metal parts, using drill presses, engine lathes, and other machine tools.

vii. Record details of repairs made and parts used.

viii. Calculate bills according to record of repairs made, labor time, and parts used.

ix. Repair bent or torn sheet metal.

x. Clean and lubricate parts.

xi. Tune or overhaul engines.

xii. Dismantle defective machines for repair, using hand tools.

xiii. Examine and listen to equipment, read inspection reports, and confer with customers to locate and

diagnose malfunctions. Install and repair agricultural irrigation, plumbing, and sprinkler systems.

xiv. Maintain, repair, and overhaul farm machinery and vehicles, such as tractors, trucks, irrigation quads,

tractor implements and small motors.

xv. Perform other related duties as required

Work Environment / Physical Requirements

Work indoors though some do repairs in the field. Most farm equipment mechanics work in well

ventilated, lighted, and heated repair shops, but older shops may not offer these amenities; others may

work in the farmer’s equipment shed or barn where conditions may not be as ideal as in the mechanic’s

repair shop. Farm equipment mechanics handle greasy and dirty parts and may stand or lie in awkward

positions to repair vehicles and equipment. They often lift heavy parts and tools and handle various

agricultural chemicals and solutions. Minor cuts, burns, and bruises are common, but serious accidents

can be avoided when the shop is kept clean and orderly and safety practices observed.

As with most agricultural occupations, the hours of work for farm equipment mechanics vary according to

the season of the year. During the busy planting and harvesting seasons, mechanics often work 6 or 7

days a week, 10 to 12 hours daily. In slow winter months, however, mechanics may work fewer than 40

hours a week.

Related jobs

Job Details

Jocancy Online Job Portal by jobSearchi.