Crop Shop Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technician II

JOB SUMMARY

The Crop Shop Heavy Maintenance Technician II is responsible for oversight, direction, troubleshooting, diagnosing and high-quality repairs on trucks and heavy equipment in a field/shop environment while providing superior customer service. This position covers all rolling equipment utilized by the Kreher Family Farms crops, eggs, and compost/fertilizer divisions. This is a hands-on lead mechanic position that will oversee the on-site crop shop.

JOB RESPONSIBILTIES

Strategic and tactical work for which this position is accountable:

The main responsibilities are:

Leadership:

• aligning individual and team objectives to department and company objectives.
• supporting employee development and growth.
• Manage competing priorities in high demand situations.

Safety Accountabilities:

• Ensures that safety is the most important function, follows safe practices while working.
• Drives accountability and implements new safety measures/procedures in the shop.
• Reinforces safe behaviors and eliminates at risk behaviors.
• Corrects potentially unsafe conditions and uses materials and equipment properly.
• Adheres to and understands standard operating procedures.
• Follows technical, quality and safety systems in place and determines appropriate action.

Performance:

• Perform basic and advanced mechanical duties, including trouble shooting, diagnostics and repair of equipment in the field, needs to be familiar with all makes of equipment.
• Performs electronic engine diagnosis and troubleshooting.
• Travel to remote locations if necessary.
• Experience with diagnostic tools.
• Review 3rd party invoices to ensure repairs and costs are in line.
• Partner with 3rd party suppliers to monitor repairs and ensure timely turnaround to keep utilization of assets high.
• Understands and complies with all DOT rules and regulations.
• Regular attendance is an essential requirement of the job.
• Works mandatory overtime on a weekly basis.
• Follow any other job-related duties/functions requested by the supervisor.
• Complies with operating procedures.
• Work in coordination with other departments.
• Reporting productivity monthly.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Capabilities and traits essential to perform satisfactorily

• Advanced knowledge in the repair and maintenance of diesel and gas-powered trucks and heavy equipment.
• Ability to read and understand mechanical equipment specifications.
• Technical knowledge in operation and function of all previously listed equipment.
• Ability to troubleshoot and diagnose issues remotely and provide guidance to field crew.
• Provide leadership, guidance and direction to crop shop staff.
• Communicate with KFF operational leadership on repair status and needs.
• Manage routine maintenance schedules and communicate to crop leadership.
• Develop internal processes in line with industry standard service and maintenance guidelines.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Effective listening skills.
• Ability to meet work goals and deadlines.
• Ability to work long hours and weekends during primary crop seasons and varied schedule based on weather.
• CDL-A driver's license required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High School diploma is required.
• Associate degree in diesel technology or a related field is preferred.
• ASE Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technician Certification is preferred.
• Minimum of seven years of experience in heavy equipment maintenance, or associate's degree in diesel technology and three years of experience is required.
• Must have NYS Inspectors License is preferred, must be willing to obtain in first 6 months of employment
• Class A Commercial Driver's License is required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position requires the ability to work both a diesel repair shop environment as well as on the road and in agricultural operations environment. Physical exertion is required. Exposure to environmental conditions such as heat, cold, temperature changes, diesel repair shop and agricultural noise and hazards are frequent.

The physical demands described herein 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:

Sit, talk, see and hear

Stand, walk, squat and crawl

Lift or move up to 100 pounds

Vision abilities required include close vision and working at a computer monitor and calculator

Hours may be long and irregular

The physical work environment is an agricultural farm environment with attendant noise level. However, the employee will often be exposed to:

Dust and dirt associated with agricultural farming

Excessive noise levels associated with machinery