Director Of Maintenance Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least six (6) months’ experience with agricultural/heavy equipment basic operations.
• Basic herbicide spraying experience.
• Basic mechanical skills.
• Tire service is a plus.
• A combination of education, training and experience may be applied.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be insurable.
• Must pass post-offer, pre-employment drug screen, medical exam, and motor vehicle report in compliance with District insurance guidelines.

Nice To Haves

• CDL Class A or B is preferred.
• N (tanker) endorsement preferred.
• General office equipment and computer literacy a plus.

Responsibilities

• Routinely perform required maintenance on all District waterways, canals, laterals, ditches, and rights-of-ways.
• Routinely perform a mowing pattern to control the growth of weeds on all District waterways, canals, laterals, ditches, and rights-of-ways.
• Service equipment with fuel and lubricants and make minor adjustments and/or replacements as needed while in use; report any major repairs needed to the Maintenance Foreman.
• Prepare regular reports on hours of operation, quantities of fuel and lubricants consumed, measures of work accomplished, and all related data.
• Ensure proper use of equipment, comply with service manual requirements, and prevent damage to assigned equipment.
• Plan and coordinate moving of equipment to minimize loss of time in conjunction with the Maintenance Foreman and/or Director of Maintenance.
• Assist in spraying herbicides to control growth of weeds as needed.
• Assist in installation and/or repair of turnouts as needed.
• Excavate backfill and level earth materials to accomplish work as needed.
• Load earth materials safely into dump trucks for hauling.
• Service equipment as per manufacturer or District requirements to ensure preventative maintenance and make minor adjustments and/or replacements as needed while in use; report any major repairs needed to the immediate Supervisor.
• Prepare regular reports on preventative maintenance, mileage sheets, and quantities of fuel.
• Ensure compliance with safety rules and regulations.
• Contribute to a team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Know and abide by all department and District policies and procedures.
• Maintain attendance during scheduled shifts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.