Power Equipment / Small Engine Mechanic Lead

Description

Federated Co-ops Inc. is hiring a Power Equipment / Small Engine Mechanic Lead to work out of our Moose Lake Country Store location! We are looking for someone who excels in customer service/sales, can maintain a positive attitude and an organized workspace. This person will also provide store and location support as needed. As a Power Equipment / Small Engine Mechanic Lead, you will repair riding and walk behind mowers, snow blowers, utility vehicles and other power equipment. This position will diagnose, repair and replace power equipment parts and provide standard service and maintenance by performing the following duties:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities of the Power Equipment / Small Engine Mechanic Lead. Other duties may be assigned

• Locate causes of trouble, dismantle engines, and examine parts for defects.
• Provide repair and time estimates.
• Provide customer sales, service, and support.
• Replace or repair parts such as rings and bearings.
• Clean/adjust/replace carburetor and fuel systems.
• Start repaired engines and listen to sounds to test performance.
• Replace engines on machines.
• Repair/replace mower decks, blades, and performs routine service.
• Repair and replace drive systems.
• Operate company vehicles, equipment, and forklift.
• Maintain a clean work area and perform work in a neat and orderly fashion.
• Follow all safety rules and regulations in performing work assignments.
• Complete all reports and forms required in conjunction with work assignments.
• Accounts for all time on a timecard and for all material used in performing assigned duties.
• Provide store and location support as needed.

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience: 

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least two years of full time mechanical, electrical and combustion engine repair experience repairing large and small lawn equipment, utility vehicles, mowers, tillers, generators, and other related equipment 
• Experience with MTD small engines preferred but not required
• Experience with Utility Vehicle repair and service is desired
• Experience with product ordering
• Ability to use a computer for parts inquiries, ordering, and processing warranty claims
• Working mechanical knowledge, including the use of tools and test equipment
• Ability to perform accurate repair of customer product
• Ability to follow directions and specific process steps to ensure quality workmanship
• Must complete all technician training elements within required time frames
• Ability to work a Monday- Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license
• Must be at least 18 years of age as this position will operate forklift, company vehicles and equipment

Physical Demands:  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit, pull, push and must regularly lift and /or move up to 50 pounds.  Vision abilities include near/distance/color/peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

The actual pay offered will vary based on multiple factors which include, without limitation, experience, education, training, specialized skills and certifications.

Below is a summary of the benefits Federated Co-ops Inc. offers to employees and are subject to eligibility requirements for each benefit plan.

FT Benefits:
Federated Co-ops Inc. offers a competitive benefits package to those who qualify which includes medical insurance, HSA employer contribution, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, matching 401(k), employee assistance program, disability insurance, employee discounts, referral program, clothing allowance/uniforms, paid holidays, floating holiday, PTO and direct deposit.

Salary : $15 - $25