Mechanic

Bachman's Inc.•Lakeville, MN

17d•$28

About The Position

We’re looking for a skilled and dependable Mechanic to join our team and play a key role in keeping our operations running smoothly. In this position, you’ll be responsible for directing and performing all aspects of vehicle and equipment maintenance, from routine servicing and adjustments to rebuilding components, replacing parts, welding, and painting. You’ll conduct regular safety inspections on equipment, provide work directions to vehicle maintenance employees, and fabricate or customize specialized equipment to support production needs. If you take pride in hands-on problem solving and keeping equipment reliable and safe, we’d love to hear from you.

Requirements

Must be able to operate a variety of nursery production equipment such as farm tractors, skid loaders, forklifts, front-end loader, tree spades, semi-tractor/trailer, or others as required.
High school diploma plus two-year certificate from an Agriculture specific Institution and two years nursery/landscape production experience including one year in a leadership role.
Must have Class D license. Valid CDL driver’s license preferred.
Must have a minimum of two years’ experience in basic equipment maintenance including welding, engine, electrical, transmission, hydraulics and other related work.
Must be at least 18 years old and be able to lift up to 50 lbs. on a regular basis and 100 lbs. occasionally.

Nice To Haves

Valid CDL driver’s license preferred.

Responsibilities

Direct and / or perform all vehicle maintenance necessary including: routine maintenance; to include adjustments, rebuilding where needed, replacing parts, welding, painting, etc.
Perform routine safety inspections on equipment used in nursery production. Observe all laws and safety procedures associated with mechanization used in nursery production.
Provide daily work directions to Lakeville Union Vehicle maintenance employees
Fabricate or customize specialized equipment needed for nursery production.
Work cooperatively with other Lakeville departments and maintain their equipment in good working condition. This would include Nursery Wholesale, Hardscapes and the Greenhouse.
Maintain accurate records and complete necessary paperwork in a neat and timely manner.
Always maintain facilities in a neat and orderly condition.
Maintain communication with Manager when needed.