Harvest Mechanic II

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

Job summary

United States Sugar Corporation seeks a Harvest Mechanic II to safely maintain, repair, and service sugar cane harvesting and related equipment in a fast-paced, team-based environment. You will diagnose issues, perform scheduled maintenance, and operate support equipment as needed.

Candidates should have at least 3 years in mobile equipment maintenance, a valid Florida driver’s license, and be able to obtain MAC/609 and forklift certifications within the specified windows.

Qualifications

• Must have basic mechanical, electrical, hydraulic knowledge and the ability to learn repair industry standards.
• Must have 3+ years in mobile equipment or vehicle maintenance; a tech college cert may substitute for 2 years of experience.
• Must obtain MAC/609 certification within 90 days of job award and forklift cert within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain harvest equipment such as cane elevators, cane harvesters, tractors and support gear.
• Perform time-based repairs and inspections and diagnose equipment failures.
• Operate and rig lifting devices safely and maintain maintenance records.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Ability to read English

Digital literacy

Education

Heavy Equipment Certification

Tools

MAC/609 certification

Forklift certification

Job description

Job Location: UNITED STATES SUGAR AGRICULTURE

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