Mechanic III, Farming Shop

Wonderful Citrus•Edinburg, TX

About The Position

The Mechanic III primarily works on the road maintaining, repairing, and overhauling farm equipment and vehicles on farms and in farm shops. Equipment includes tractors, trucks, forklifts, brush shredders, spray equipment, and other mechanically, electrically, or motor-driven equipment. The role involves examining equipment for defects, dismantling defective equipment, and repairing or replacing defective units using hand and power tools. Up to 75% of work time is performed in road service. The employee maintains farm machinery and company vehicles, keeps equipment in safe and operational condition, follows routine maintenance schedules, and maintains service and repair records. Work takes place in shop and field environments and may involve uneven terrain and moving mechanical equipment.

Requirements

At least three years of hands-on experience diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining diesel-powered equipment, heavy equipment, trucks, or similar machinery.
Basic fabrication and stick welding skills for standard repair work and simple component modifications.
Valid driver's license.
Experience diagnosing, maintaining, and repairing a variety of gasoline and diesel engines.
Ability to lift 50 pounds.
Ability to work with little or no supervision.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public.
Ability to apply basic mathematical concepts, including fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions, to practical situations.
Ability to troubleshoot and resolve maintenance-related problems.
Ability to read, understand, and follow written and verbal instructions, diagrams, and work schedules while following company policies and safety requirements.
At least 18 years of age.

Nice To Haves

Technical training, vocational education, or equivalent work experience.
Industry certifications such as ASE, OEM certifications, or equivalent technical credentials.
Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

Perform all tasks in a safe manner.
Maintain the shop and equipment in safe, efficient condition, with special care for critical equipment.
Ensure farm machinery is serviced and maintained on a routine schedule and kept in good operational order.
Inspect, test, adjust, and repair equipment and rolling stock as required by management.
Maintain service and repair records.
Keep the shop Supervisor informed of equipment conditions, upcoming maintenance schedules, and other pertinent equipment information.
Maintain and service company vehicles.
Maintain tool accountability.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.