Position Overview We are looking for a reliable Light-Duty Mechanic to maintain and repair our agricultural equipment and fleet of pickups and trucks. Please note the scope of this role: This position focuses on preventative maintenance, diagnostics, and light-to-medium repairs. Heavy diesel engine work, transmission rebuilds, and major overhauls are completely outsourced to professional specialty shops. Your primary goal is keeping the equipment running efficiently and identifying when a job needs to be sent out. Key Responsibilities Fleet Maintenance: Perform routine maintenance (oil changes, brakes, tires, fluid flushes, suspension work) on company pickups and light trucks. Equipment Repair: Troubleshoot and repair hydraulic systems, electrical issues, and mechanical components on agricultural equipment and implements. Triage & Diagnostics: Diagnose mechanical and electrical issues accurately. Determine whether a repair can be handled in-house or if it requires dispatching to our external heavy-engine partners. Vendor Coordination: Prepare and stage vehicles or equipment that need to be sent out for heavy engine work,and communicate issues clearly to our partner shops. Record Keeping: Log all maintenance, repairs, and parts used for both in-house work and outsourced jobs to maintain a clear service history for every asset.
Required Skills & Qualifications Solid foundational knowledge of automotive and agricultural equipment mechanics. Experience with 12V/24V electrical systems, basic hydraulics, and general vehicle diagnostics. Ability to perform brake jobs, suspension repairs, and general preventative maintenance efficiently. Scope Discipline: The ability to recognize the limits of the shop's capabilities and efficiently coordinate with external specialists for major engine or transmission overhauls. Valid driver’s license (CDL is a bonus but not required) and a clean driving record. Must provide your own basic set of hand tools (specialty tools provided by the shop).
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