Harvest Mechanic II

United States Sugar Corp; Clewiston (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Sugar Corporation seeks a Harvest Mechanic II to maintain and repair cane harvesting equipment in a fast-paced, team-based setting. You will service cane harvesters, elevators, tractors, and support gear, ensuring safe operation.

The role requires 3+ years in mobile equipment maintenance, relevant certifications, and a strong focus on safety. Candidates must be able to work nights/weekends and lift up to 75 pounds as needed.

Qualifications

• Must have basic skills and/mechanical aptitude and positive test results.
• At least 3 years in mobile equipment or vehicle maintenance; certs may substitute two years.
• MAC/609 and forklift certs required within stated timelines.
• Florida driver’s license class E or higher; CDL preferred.
• Proficiency with basic computer use and maintenance records via CMMS.
• Must read/write/speak English and work nights/weekends/overtime as needed.
• Must pass safety training and follow procedures.

Responsibilities

• Safely repair and maintain harvest equipment incl. elevators, harvesters, tractors, and air compressors.
• Perform time-based repairs and inspections; diagnose failures.
• Replace parts and calibrate equipment; operate auxiliary trucks and rigging gear.
• Maintain records of maintenance activities in the CMMS system.
• Work in variable conditions, ensuring safety and efficiency.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Diagnostic skills

Safety awareness

Record keeping

Team player

English fluency

Read tape measure

Learn and follow procedures

Operate tools safely

Customer focus

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MAC/609 certification

Forklift certification

MS Office

CMMS software

Multimeter / DMM

Tape measure

Calipers

Reading schematics

Job description

Career Opportunities: Harvest Mechanic II (796)

Requisition ID796-Posted -Harvesting - Union-Sugar Cane Operations-UNITED STATES SUGAR AGRICULTUR-Diesel Mechanic- Job Location (Country/Region) (1) - State (1)

Employees are our most valuable asset. When we succeed, our employees succeed. Many have an ownership stake in our privately held business through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). As we grow, we hire new employees who are knowledgeable, energetic and committed to keeping us on the cutting-edge of our industry. We reward them with challenging work, opportunities to learn and grow, competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package and a supportive work environment where safety is our top priority.

Harvest Mechanic II

Regular, Full-Time

Job Description

The Harvest Mechanic II will safely, accurately, and efficiently, maintain, service, and repair sugar cane harvesting and related equipment in a fast paced, team based, and constantly changing work environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Safely, correctly, and efficiently repair and maintain Harvest Equipment including but not limited to cane elevators, cane harvesters, tractors, air compressors, and other support equipment
• Perform time based repairs and inspections
• Perform basic diagnosis of equipment failures
• Change parts and components on equipment
• Operate support equipment such as bucket truck, boom truck, carry deck, and other mobile equipment
• Operate various lifting devices including proper rigging procedures

Qualifications

• Must have positive results from Company-designated tests designed to measure basic skills, job skills, mechanical aptitude and/or other interests, skills and characteristics
• Must have at least 3 years of work experience in the mobile equipment and/or vehicle maintenance field. A Heavy Equipment Program or similar Certification from a Technical College may be substituted for 2 years of work experience.
• Must obtain MAC/609 certification within 90 days of job award
• Must obtain forklift certification within 30 days of job award
• Must successfully complete any required orientation, training, and continuing education courses
• Must have a valid Florida driver’s license Class E or above (Class B CDL is preferred)
• Must have successfully completed the TOST and/or Ramsey Test
• Must have basic computer skills and the ability to learn basic Microsoft Office programs, order parts, and maintain detailed records of maintenance activities via a computerized maintenance management system
• Must be able to read, write and speak the English language in order to comprehend instructions and communicate information on the job to ensure personal and co-worker safety on the work site.
• Must have the ability to work anywhere within the company in variable/extreme weather conditions and work nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime.
• Must possess and utilize the necessary tools and equipment in performance of the required job functions
• Demonstrate the physical ability to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Demonstrate the ability to visually identify leaking/loose/worn/broken/dirty components
• Demonstrate the ability to listen, learn, gain experience and judgment, work with others, and follow accepted repair industry standards in order to plan and accomplish a variety of tasks with minimal supervision
• Demonstrate the ability to follow instructions, safety and housekeeping procedures, and planned work schedules
• Demonstrate motivation to learn the basic principles and fundamentals of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, HVAC, and pneumatic theories
• Demonstrate commitment and motivation to reducing equipment downtime and failures
• Demonstrate the ability to accurately use and read tape measure, micrometers, dial indicators, calipers, read and understand mobile equipment instrumentation
• Demonstrate basic operating knowledge of scanners, multi-meters, flow meters, torque measuring devices, etc.
• Demonstrate the ability to use shop manuals, wiring diagrams, hydraulic schematics, flow charts, parts books, etc.
• No active disciplinary action and good work history

Working Conditions:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee works and drives in outside weather conditions on a regular basis
• Working conditions may be rainy, hot, cold, humid, dusty, foggy etc. depending on the weather.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud
• Duties of this job are occasionally performed in an office environment
• Employee may be required to drive a vehicle for extended time periods

Physical Requirements:

• While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, crawl, climb, work at moderate heights, use hands to handle and/or move various objects, tools and/or controls, reach with hands and arms, use balance, talk, hear, and see. Occasionally sit while travelling and/or testing equipment
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
• Ability to operate and use all equipment necessary and use common office equipment
• Ability to move or handle various items generally weighing between 0-75 pounds. Ability to lift and carry up to 75 pounds and occasionally lift more than 75 pounds

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

United States Sugar Corporation provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.