Small Engine Mechanic

Blanchard Equipment Company, Inc; Pooler (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Blanchard Equipment Company, Inc in Pooler, GA is seeking a Small Engine Mechanic to perform diagnostics and repair on agricultural and turf equipment, including AMS products, under supervision of the Service Manager. You will participate in EDUCATE training, stay current on John Deere and competitors, and ensure safe, organized work, proper reporting and timely documentation.

This hands-on role requires 1+ years of hands-on repair experience and a HS diploma; a basic technician certification is

Qualifications

• Basic diagnostics and repairs on agricultural and turf equipment
• Participation in Service EDUCATE Training programs
• Maintains knowledge of John Deere and competitive products
• Keeps vehicles, inventory, tools and equipment in good condition
• Maintains a clean, neat work area and follows safety rules
• Completes reports and time/material usage forms
• Accounts for all time on time card and for materials used

Responsibilities

• Performs basic diagnostics and repairs on agricultural and turf equipment and AMS products
• Participates in Service EDUCATE Training programs required for the development of skills and knowledge
• Maintains current knowledge of John Deere and competitive products
• Maintains condition of vehicles, inventory, tools and equipment
• Maintains a clean work area and performs work in a neat and orderly fashion
• Follows all safety rules and regulations in performing work assignments
• Completes all reports and forms required in conjunction with work assignments
• Accounts for all time on a time card and for all material used in performing assigned duties

Skills

Diagnostics

Mechanics

Electrical

Hydraulics

Communication

Lifting 75 lbs

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associates degree preferred

Basic Service Technician certification preferred

Job description

Small Engine Mechanic

Position Specifics:

Department: Service

Reports to: Service Manager or Service Location Manager

Supervises: None

Purpose:

Performs basic diagnostics, service repairs and maintenance work on customer and/or dealer-owned agricultural and turf equipment. May require some direction or guidance from the Service Manager, Service Location Manager, Shop Foreman or senior technicians.

Responsibilities:

• Performs basic diagnostics and repairs on agricultural and turf equipment and established Ag Management Solutions (AMS) products
• Participates in Service EDUCATE Training programs required for the development of skills and knowledge
• Maintains current knowledge of John Deere and competitive products
• Maintains condition of vehicles, inventory, tools and equipment
• Maintains a clean work area and performs work in a neat and orderly fashion
• Follows all safety rules and regulations in performing work assignments
• Completes all reports and forms required in conjunction with work assignments
• Accounts for all time on a time card and for all material used in performing assigned duties

Experience, Education, Skills and Knowledge:

• 1+ years of experience performing service repairs
• Ability to perform basic repairs and required maintenance using special tools and equipment following Technical Manual procedures
• Proficient knowledge of mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems used in the repair of agricultural and turf equipment
• Ability to use Service Advisor and basic computer functions
• Ability to operate vehicles and equipment used for diagnostic purposes
• Proficient oral and written communication skills
• Ability to lift at least 75 lbs. repeatedly
• Basic Service Technician certification preferred
• High School Diploma or equivalent experience required; Associates degree preferred
• Valid drivers license is required
• Fork lift license preferred