Heavy Equipment Mechanic - South Shop - Shift 1

Bolthouse Fresh Foods; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k

Paid Time Off

Job summary

A leading agricultural company in Bakersfield, California is seeking a Heavy Equipment Mechanic to maintain and repair agricultural equipment. Responsibilities include diagnosing issues, performing routine repairs, and ensuring equipment operates safely. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, a valid California driver’s license, and ideally two years of experience in agricultural equipment repair. The position offers a full-time contract and a supportive work environment with various benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or one to two years related experience or a combination of both education and experience.
• Valid California driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Diesel engine maintenance and repair experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repairs of agricultural equipment.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot repairs on heavy equipment.
• Assist the area lead in maintaining company equipment.
• Ensure equipment is safely operating at optimum condition.

Skills

Punctuality

Effective communication in English

Knowledge of hydraulic systems

Basic mathematical skills

Ability to read electrical schematics

Attention to safety

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical school training in related field

Tools

Welding equipment

Diagnostic tools for agricultural equipment

Job description

Position Details

• Position will report to the assistant manager.
• Travel requirements: None.
• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt.
• Shift: 1st.
• Employment Category: Full-Time Regular.

The Role

Bolthouse Fresh Foods is a leader in carrot production, serving as a grower, packer, processor, and shipper. Headquartered in Bakersfield, California, we are a proud employer to 1,600 dedicated individuals. Since 1915, we have been committed to growing and producing high-quality carrots and today we are one of North America’s largest growers and distributors of fresh carrots for cooking and snacking. Additionally, we supply premium natural ingredients for the food and beverage industry. With over a century of excellence, Bolthouse Fresh™ products are available at major retailers across North America.

Bolthouse Fresh Foods has approximately 1,600 employees.

What You’ll Be Responsible For In This Role

The Heavy Equipment Mechanic will assist the department lead person and assistant manager by performing the required maintenance and repairs of agricultural equipment. This person will be responsible for performing maintenance work such as inspecting, troubleshooting, and performing routine repair tasks on carrot harvesters and other heavy equipment. This person will be expected to support and follow company safety policies as well as other policies. This person is required to have at least 2 years of experience in the field of agricultural equipment repair and maintenance. Ensure assignments are performed with specified instructions, expected time limits and required quality in a shop and field environment. This person will ensure that all equipment is safely operating at optimum condition.

• Assist the area lead person in maintaining company Ag. and related equipment as required.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot needed repairs on heavy equipment.
• Works with high integrity and complies with corporate guidelines on business ethics.
• Follow company and department rules and policies.
• Work directly and cooperate with the department supervisors and managers to accomplish project goals as needed.
• Work in a productive manner and strive to maintain a spirit of teamwork and cooperation.
• Complete assigned repairs in timely manner.
• Maintain a variety of equipment and tools to ensure their safe operation.
• Maintain shop and job site safe at all times.
• Perform other duties as needed.
• Report defective tools, equipment immediately to lead / management.
• Pickup and delivery of equipment and parts to and from outside vendors.
• Operates stationary and moving overhead cranes, forklifts, and any equipment needed to perform a job within safety guidelines.
• Perform routine maintenance on machinery and equipment.
• Test and evaluate operation of Ag. and related equipment.
• Examine parts for defects.
• Ability to travel out of town with overnight stays.
• Ability to operate a pilot vehicle in/out of town.
• Load carrot harvesters for transportation purposes.
• May require work to be done in field locations.

What We’re Looking For

• High school diploma or GED or one to two years related experience or a combination of both education and experience.
• Valid California driver’s license and clean driving record.

Required Skills And Abilities

• Punctual, excellent attendance record, and cooperate with others.
• Able to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.
• Ability to apply common sense, understand and carry out instructions furnished in written and oral form.
• Safety conscious, an eye for detail, and ability to plan, organize, and perform multiple tasks.
• Ability to read and understand electrical schematics.
• Knowledge for troubleshooting and repairing 12V and 24V electrical systems.
• Basic mathematical skills.
• Knowledge of Arc / Mig welding and cutting methods.
• Previous experience in troubleshooting hydraulic and electrical systems.
• Ability to work in group settings.
• Diesel engine maintenance and repair experience is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3 year's hydraulic experience, troubleshooting repairing and performing preventative maintenance on ag. equipment.
• Minimum 2 years previous experience preferred.
• Technical school training in related field.
• Previous experience in “Total Process Reliability” (TPR) maintenance is a plus.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish).

Physical Demands

• Ability to ascend and descend ramps, steps, ladders, stairs using three-point contact.
• Ability to bend, stretch, twistor reach with body, arms and/or legs.
• Ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.
• Exposure to noise, dust, fumes, gases, inclement weather temperatures.
• Occasional exposure to environmental factors such as fumes, airborne particles and vibrations.
• Able to lift 50 pounds.
• Able to walk and stand for prolonged periods of time.
• Able to work on ladders, stairs and boom lifts.

Hours & Workdays

• 1st shift (8:00am - 4:30pm), Monday through Friday (7:00am – 3:30pm), overtime and holidays may be mandatory based on business needs.

What We Offer

Our rich benefits packages are designed to support the health and well‑being of both our eligible co‑workers and their families.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Group Life and AD&D
• Voluntary Life and AD&D
• Group Short-Term Disability
• Group Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k
• Paid Time Off

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Bolthouse Fresh Foods is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and empowered to achieve their full potential.

Reasonable Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If you are interested in applying for employment with Bolthouse Fresh Foods and need special assistance to apply for a posted position, or if you believe you do not meet any of the required qualifications of a posted position due to a protected disability and would like to explore the possibility of accommodation, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at [e-mail] for additional support or guidance.

Recruitment Agencies

Bolthouse Fresh Foods does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Bolthouse Fresh Foods is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.