Journeyman Mechanic

Five Star Cooperative•Mason City, IA

19h•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for providing maintenance support to a fleet of vehicles and equipment. The Journeyman Mechanic is responsible for inspecting, diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining the company’s fleet of trucks, trailers, agricultural equipment, heavy equipment, and support vehicles. This position plays a critical role in ensuring equipment is safe, reliable, and available to support daily operations across all business units. Completion of repair projects must be in accordance with DOT standards and other internal company standards. The candidate must be able to diagnose and perform a full range of repairs, installations, routine maintenance, and modifications to equipment typically used to haul grain, feed, and petroleum; agronomy application equipment; and merchandise. The Journeyman Mechanic works independently on complex repairs, while maintaining a safe, organized, and efficient shop environment. This position will maintain a positive attitude that promotes teamwork within the cooperative and upholds a favorable image of Five Star Cooperative.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Fluent reading, writing, and speaking the English language
Journeyman-level mechanic experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Experience working on heavy-duty trucks, agricultural equipment, and trailers preferred
Progressively responsible mechanical experience preferred
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills necessary
Valid Driver’s License required
Valid Class A CDL preferred, or ability to obtain
Speaking
Writing
Reading Comprehension
Listening
Monitoring
Judgment and Decision Making
Time Management

Nice To Haves

Experience working on heavy-duty trucks, agricultural equipment, and trailers
Progressively responsible mechanical experience
Valid Class A CDL preferred, or ability to obtain

Responsibilities

Diagnoses vehicles and equipment malfunctions for the purpose of determining needed repairs and/or replacements
Fabricates parts for the purpose of providing items necessary for repairs
Performs routine vehicle maintenance programs (e.g. Oil change, tire rotations, brake check, etc.) according to established schedules
Repairs vehicle system and components (e.g. diesel, gasoline engines, transmissions, differentials, clutches, etc.) for the purpose of operating vehicles in safe operating conditions
Completes all appropriate papers on maintenance and repairs as well as be able to maintain records according to company service department standards, including but not limited to work orders and inspection forms
Maintain and repair agricultural equipment, application equipment, trailers, and support vehicles
Perform DOT inspections and ensure equipment complies with federal, state, and company regulations
Test equipment after repairs to verify proper operation
Accurately document repairs, labor hours, parts used, and preventative maintenance activities
Communicates repair priorities and equipment status with supervisors and operations personnel
Assist with emergency breakdowns
Properly use and maintain shop equipment and specialized tools
Participate in safety meetings and required training
Provides personal tools needed to complete job duties as assigned
Provides excellent customer service
Enforce and abide by all cooperative policies
Enforce and uphold the cooperative’s credit policy
Assists with recordkeeping and filing needs
Good communication with all employees and customers
Handles customer complaints smoothly
Notifies supervisor of problems
Solves problems as quickly as possible, either personally or through communication with the supervisor