Mechanic - GROWMARK FS, LLC - East Berlin, PA

GROWMARK FS; East Berlin (Adams County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

GROWMARK FS is seeking a seasoned vehicle and equipment technician in East Berlin, PA to schedule maintenance and perform repairs on trucks and farm equipment. The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and 5+ years of related work experience, with skills in fabrication, welding, engine service, and hydraulic troubleshooting.

Responsibilities include inventory control, keeping DOT-compliant service records, and maintaining shop safety.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent.
• 5+ years of related work experience preferred.
• Ability to fabricate, cut, weld and troubleshoot mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

• Schedules maintenance and repairs of vehicles and equipment.
• Maintains an inventory of parts needed for repairs and maintenance.
• Keeps service records to document a quality maintenance program and meet DOT requirements.
• Maintains the shop and performs housekeeping.
• May backup drivers in Energy and Crops Departments.
• Adheres to Code of Conduct and OSHA/DOT policies.

Skills

fabrication

cutting

welding

bearing replacement

engine service/maintenance/adjustments

automotive electrical

brake adjustment/repair

hydraulic troubleshooting/repair

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

GROWMARK FS isheadquartered in Milford, Delaware with branches in New York, New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. GROWMARK FS has about 500 employees (including seasonal workers) and approximately 13,000 customers. The cooperative does business in seed, agronomy, energy, crop protection, precision agriculture, and custom application. GROWMARK FS is part of the GROWMARK System, an agricultural cooperative serving more than 400,000 customers across North America and Ontario, Canada.

PURPOSE AND SUMMARY STATEMENT

Schedules and performs vehicle and equipment repairs in response to requests from staff and location managers.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Schedules maintenance and repairs of vehicles and equipment as requested.

Maintains an appropriate inventory of parts necessary for repairs and maintenance.

Maintains service records of each piece of equipment and vehicle to document a quality maintenance program and meet DOT requirements.

Responsible for the housekeeping of the shop.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

May be required to provide backup to drivers in the Energy and Crops Departments.

Follows GROWMARK's Code of Conduct and Corporate Compliance Program, Environmental Health and Safety, OSHA and DOT policies and procedures, as they apply.

Performs all other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

Normally requires a high school diploma, or the equivalent thereof, and 5 years or more of related work experience.

Required skills include fabrication, cutting, welding, bearing replacement, engine service/maintenance/adjustments (both gas & diesel), automotive electrical, brake adjustment/repair (both mechanical & air) and hydraulic troubleshooting/repair.

Demonstrates essential abilities including business knowledge, collaboration, communication, customer focus, decision making and skill development.

Must have and maintain a valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record

Normally requires an acceptable CDL with Hazmat and tanker endorsements

Frequently exposed or required to:

• Extreme weather conditions (hot, cold, wet, etc.)
• Noisy conditions
• Working conditions may include dust, fumes, chemicals, and electrical hazards with appropriate safety measures
• May be required to work at varying heights
• Confined spaces
• Lift 51-70 pounds.
• Required to push heavy objects

Ability to work extended hours.

Ability to travel independently and overnight.

Ability and willingness to participate in required training that may include education on GROWMARK's policies and procedures and additional training as it relates to the requirements of the position.

We are an equal opportunity/Disabled/Protected Veteran Employer. All individuals, regardless of demographic or other background, are encouraged to apply. Further, as a federal, state, and local contractor, we comply with government regulations and executive orders as applicable, including affirmative action responsibilities for qualified individuals with disability and protected veterans.

Employment is contingent on, among other things, receipt of an acceptable and job-related background check, drug test, motor vehicle report, and/or reference check, as applicable and permissible by law.