Farm Equipment Mechanic

Super-Sod; Cartersville (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Wages

Flexible Paid Time Off

Health and wellness plans (medical, 1,

Job summary

Super-Sod in Cartersville, GA is seeking a General Ag (Farm Equipment) Mechanic to maintain and repair machinery powering our farm operations. You will perform preventive maintenance, diagnostics, field repairs, and report results to farm management.

This hands-on role rewards hands-on problem solving, organization, and reliability in a busy agricultural setting. Ideal candidates have 2+ years of vocational mechanics experience, experience with heavy equipment, and a proven ability to work

Qualifications

• 2+ years of vocational mechanics experience or training.
• Heavy equipment operating experience preferred.
• Experience with farm equipment maintenance preferred.
• Must be 19 years of age or older.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and diagnostics on machines.
• Clean and rebuild machine parts; lubricate moving parts.
• Record damaged or worn parts and report findings.
• Coordinate with farm managers to schedule repairs.
• Identify causes of breakdowns and repair promptly.
• Prepare reports documenting work performed.
• Organize shop areas, tools, parts and supplies.

Skills

Mechanically minded

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Vocational mechanics training

Heavy equipment experience

Farm equipment maintenance experience

Job description

54 Brown Farm Road SW Cartersville, GA 30120

WHY JOIN SUPER-SOD?

At Super-Sod, we’ve been growing grass—and growing careers—since 1892. What began as a small general store has evolved into a trusted name in turfgrass and one of the largest suppliers of sod in the nation . We encourage a collaborative culture and have been recognized as a Top Workplace by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. With a long-standing tradition of excellence, we're proud to continue growing strong!

WE PROUDLY OFFER:

• Competitive Wages
• Flexible Paid Time Off
• Comprehensive health and wellness plans (medical, dental, vision, HSA, supplemental life, accident, hospital, and critical illness)

Are you a mechanically minded problem-solver who enjoys working with your hands and keeping equipment running at peak performance?

As a General Ag (Farm Equipment) Mechanic, you’ll play a key role in maintaining and repairing the machinery that powers our farm operations. From preventive maintenance and diagnostics to field repairs and reporting, your efforts will help keep our production running smoothly and safely. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on work, takes pride in organization, and is motivated to troubleshoot and resolve mechanical issues with efficiency and care.

Essential Functions

• Occasionally operates various mechanical equipment used in agricultural production, such as tractors, loaders, and irrigation equipment to perform diagnostic-based maintenance.
• Performs preventive maintenance inspections and service on machines.
• Thoroughly cleans machines and machine parts, removing parts and reinstalling, as necessary.
• Oils and lubricates moving parts on machines to ensure effective performance.
• Records and reports damaged, worn, or broken parts.
• Orders and installs replacement parts for machines.
• Identifies the causes of unexpected breakdowns of machines.
• Repairs broken machines quickly and efficiently.
• Prepares reports documenting work performed.
• Cleans, organizes, inventories, stocks, and otherwise maintains shop areas, parts, tools, and supplies.
• Coordinates with farm managers and supervisors to schedule regular maintenance or repairs on machines.
• Makes necessary modifications and implements tests runs; confers with farm manager regarding test results and makes additional alterations to machinery as necessary.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Mechanically inclined with great problem-solving skills.
• Works well independently and with others.
• Organized with attention to detail.

This job operates in exposure to direct sunlight and weather 50% of the time. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud.This job also operates in an office and, in some cases, from a remote location. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical Demands

The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds or more. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.This employee requires full range of motion of arms and legs and requires constant movement and use of limbs; thispositionrequires good manual dexterity, coordination, and stamina.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Days and hours can change at the discretion of the Farm Supervisor; though typical hours of work are Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., evening and weekend hours may be necessary to accommodate operational needs.

Travel

Travel is primarily local during the business day.

Required Education and Experience

• 2+ years of vocational experience or training in mechanics
• Heavy equipment operating experience preferred.
• Experience with farm equipment maintenance preferred.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Must be 19 years of age or older.
• All potential new hires will be subjected to a pre-employment background and motor vehicle check and drug screen.
• To perform essential job duties, all potential new hires must be eligible to drive a company vehicle according to Super-Sod insurance guidelines:
  • Must possess a valid driver’s license.
  • No major safety and moving violations reported on MVR within the past (3) years.

Major violations include but are not limited to:

• Felony convictions
• Automobile insurance canceled or not renewed by an insurance company due to excessive tickets, accidents, points, or fraud.
• Convicted of alcohol or drug related offense while driving.
• Convicted of three or more speeding violations or serious moving violations; moving violations include texting or cell phone violations.
• Been involved in two or more chargeable accidents.

OTHER DUTIES:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.