Fleet Maintenance Mechanic II

Kreher Family Farms/ Kreher's Farm Fresh Eggs; Town of Clarence (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job summary

Kreher Family Farms is seeking an experienced Fleet Maintenance Mechanic II to inspect, repair, and maintain a diverse fleet of heavy vehicles and agricultural equipment. The role includes mentoring junior mechanics and ensuring safe, reliable operation of critical farm machinery in both shop and field settings.

The position requires hands-on expertise with diesel engines, electrical systems, hydraulics, and related diagnostics, along with strong safety standards and documentation of work

Qualifications

• High School diploma is required.
• Associate degree in diesel technology or a related field is preferred.
• Minimum of three years of experience in heavy equipment maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections, maintenance, and repairs on heavy-duty vehicles and equipment, including trucks, trailers, forklifts, pickups, and farm equipment.
• Diagnose and repair diesel engines, transmissions, brake systems, electrical systems, steering, and cooling systems.
• Complete complex and advanced repairs.
• Track, document, and review maintenance and repair work performed on vehicles and equipment.
• Ensure all services and repairs comply with established safety procedures and company standards.
• Train, mentor, and provide technical guidance and support to less experienced Fleet Maintenance Mechanics.
• Drive delivery or manure trucks as needed.
• Provide assistance in the field during peak planting and harvesting seasons (Clarence Shop);
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Mechanical Skills

Technical Skills

Troubleshooting Skills

Leadership Skills

Education

High School diploma

Associate degree in diesel technology or related field

Job description

The Fleet Maintenance Mechanic II is an experienced diesel mechanic responsible for inspecting, repairing, and maintaining fleet vehicles and agricultural equipment. This position works with large engines and heavy machinery to ensure safe operation and optimal performance. The Fleet Maintenance Mechanic II is expected to train and mentor less experienced mechanics as needed.

The Fleet Maintenance Mechanic II is skilled in troubleshooting mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical issues involving trucks and heavy equipment, including the disassembly and reassembly of engines and major components. Work may be performed both in the shop and in the field repairing agricultural equipment. This role requires advanced knowledge beyond engine repair, including electrical systems, hydraulics, fuel and brake systems.

Job Responsibilities

Strategic and tactical work for which this position is accountable

With minimal supervision, theFleet Maintenance Mechanic II is responsible for:

• Performing inspections, maintenance, and repairs on heavy-duty vehicles and equipment, including trucks, trailers, forklifts, pickups, and farm equipment;
• Diagnosing and repairing diesel engines, transmissions, brake systems, electrical systems, steering, and cooling systems;
• Completing complex and advanced repairs;
• Tracking, documenting, and reviewing maintenance and repair work performed on vehicles and equipment;
• Ensuring all services and repairs comply with established safety procedures and company standards;
• Training, mentoring, and providing technical guidance and support to less experienced Fleet Maintenance Mechanics;
• Driving delivery or manure trucks as needed;
• Providing assistance in the field during peak planting and harvesting seasons (Clarence Shop); and
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Capabilities and traits essential to perform satisfactorily

• Attention to Detail: Demonstrated ability to identify and resolve detailed mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues.
• Mechanical Skills: Advanced knowledge of complex machinery, engines, and repair techniques beyond entry-level maintenance.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in electronic systems, blueprint and schematic reading, and electronic diagnostic equipment.
• Troubleshooting Skills: Ability to independently evaluate mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems, identify root causes, and implement effective repair solutions.
• Leadership Skills: Ability to train, mentor, and provide technical guidance to less experienced mechanics.

Education and experience

• High School diploma is required.
• Associate degree in diesel technology or a related field is preferred.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in heavy equipment maintenance, or Associate degree in diesel technology and three years of experience is required.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

This position requires the ability to perform physically demanding tasks in diesel repair shop and in an agricultural setting. Employees must be able to:

• Regularly required to stand, drive, climb, bend, twist, crawl, talk, see, hear, andwalk;
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 100 pounds (with assistance) on occasion;
• Ability to use fine motor skills when working on equipment;
• May need to work in small spaces, climb ladders, or access elevated areas in the course of work;
• Work long hours in a fast-paced environment, which may include weekends and holidays.

Employees will be exposed to:

• All types of weather, including extreme heat, cold, rain, wind, and dust;
• Loud machinery, farm vehicles, and various equipment/tools (PPE may be required);
• Farm and industrial environment - including noise, dust, odors, manure, and varying terrain;
• A dynamic work environment with frequently changing tasks based on project demands;
• A reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.