Equipment Service Tech-Fleet

Southern States Cooperative•Hopkinsville, KY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Learn maintenance and repair of Southern States Cooperative, Inc. (SSC) fleet of vehicles, on & off road equipment, rolling stock and stationary equipment within designated district. Learn mechanical and automotive expertise to effectively maintain and repair specialized vehicles and related equipment used in fertilizer and crop protectant application and refined fuels delivery, as well as commercial delivery of bulk and packaged merchandise. Strictly adheres to government regulations and SSC operating procedures.

Requirements

Requires a High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
Requires knowledge of mechanical and automotive systems and ability to learn and develop repair and maintenance skills in a trainee role.
Previous Southern States work experience a plus.
Licensing requirements vary by location and are based on state/federal regulations.
May require Commercial Driver's License depending upon location (or ability to obtain)
May require Hazardous Materials and/or Tanker Endorsements (or ability to obtain)

Nice To Haves

Prefer previous automotive maintenance & repair experience

Responsibilities

Learn regular communication with facility leadership regarding daily service, maintenance and repair of SSC fleet vehicles and related equipment. Provide updates and input on schedule, job progress, supply of materials and parts, and other critical factors.
Safely perform maintenance and repair of SSC motorized fleet vehicles and related equipment. Vehicles will vary by location and may include: Forklifts , Loaders, ATV/UTV, Cars, Light Duty Trucks, Medium Duty Trucks, Heavy Duty Trucks, Off road machinery, Tractors and implements, High Clearance fertilizer spreaders & sprayers, Conveyors, Blenders
Learn to effectively utilize mechanical, automotive, millwright, and other specialized skills and the appropriate tools as determined by the job. Learn to gather and analyze information to diagnose malfunctions and troubleshoot systems. Learn to calibrate equipment to proper settings. Learn to read and effectively interpret mechanical and automotive specifications, manuals, diagrams, meters, gauges, and control panels to perform maintenance, repair, and installation of parts.
Effectively operate Southern States Cooperative, Inc. (SSC) commercial motor vehicles in compliance with government regulations and SSC policy.
Complete reports, logs, vehicle and equipment maintenance records and other related documents accurately, neatly, and in a timely manner. Maintain complete and up-to-date files on parts manuals, service manuals, and service bulletins. Maintain files on all equipment including bill of materials, guarantee and warranty cards, and records of service.
Learn to maintain adequate parts inventory. Assist with taking physical inventory of parts, equipment and merchandise. Adhere to inventory control initiatives. May assist with shipping and/or receiving of related products as determined by business need. Learn to effectively utilize forklift and other material handling equipment according to facility procedures.
Participate in specialized training, certification courses, and/or meetings as requested. Learn and develop techniques to enhance job performance and to stay current on industry safety and operational standards.
Help other Lead Technicians maintain a clean and orderly work area by keeping tools, equipment and supplies in proper places. Minimize waste and properly dispose of waste material. Perform all related cleaning of equipment, vehicle and work areas according to Housekeeping Plan and SSC procedures.
Perform work safely as to not cause harm to yourself, co-workers, equipment, or inventory. Utilize Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required. Operate all equipment and vehicles according to SSC policy and government regulations. Comply with OSHA regulations, Southern States Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) standards, work rules and policies.
Depending upon location, may assist with loading and/or unloading of refined fuel products, fertilizer, crop protectants or related equipment to SSC and/or customer sites according to standard operating procedures and government regulations.
Perform all other job functions as assigned.