Sugar Harvest Equipment Technician – Tire & Repair

United States Sugar Corporation; Clewiston (FL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Sugar Corporation seeks a Tire Man to support maintenance, service and repair of sugar cane harvesting equipment in a fast-paced team setting. You will perform tire changes, parts delivery, and operate support equipment while following scheduled procedures.

You must be able to learn lifting device operations, read English, and work nights/weekends, with a Florida driver’s license and safety focus. Training and certifications may be pursued as required.

Qualifications

• Ability to learn to operate various lifting devices including proper rigging procedures
• Ability to learn to operate bucket truck, boom truck, carry deck, and other mobile equipment
• Visually identify leaking/loose/worn/broken/dirty components on cane harvesting and industrial equipment
• Able and motivated to listen, learn, gain experience and judgment, and follow accepted repair industry standards
• Must actively and effectively assist team members
• Commitment to reducing equipment downtime and failures
• Clear communication skills and a strong desire to learn
• Learn basic principles of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, HVAC, and pneumatic theories
• 2+ years of work experience in mobile equipment/vehicle maintenance or Heavy Equipment program completion
• Furnish and utilize necessary tools; Harvest Mechanic Minimum Tool list required
• Basic computer literacy (Excel, Word, Outlook) and record-keeping in CMMS
• Learn to order parts per work management process
• Perform mathematical calculations
• Read tape measures and understand instrumentation
• No active disciplinary action; good work history
• Ability to work with others or alone with minimal supervision
• Read, speak and write English
• Follow instructions and communicate job information
• Follow safety and housekeeping procedures
• Work anywhere in the company and in variable/extreme weather
• Complete orientation/training/continuing education courses
• Work nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime
• Florida driver’s license Class E (Class B preferred)
• Capable of forklift certification within 30 days
• MAC/609 certification within 90 days
• Complete TOST and/or Ramsey Test

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintenance, service, and repair of sugar cane harvesting and related equipment
• Change parts, tires and perform tire repair
• Deliver parts and components; operate support equipment
• Perform time-based repairs and inspections
• Follow procedures and planned work schedules; respond to emergencies as directed by supervision

Job description

United States Sugar Corporation seeks a Tire Man to support maintenance, service and repair of sugar cane harvesting equipment in a fast-paced team setting. You will perform tire changes, parts delivery, and operate support equipment while following scheduled procedures.

You must be able to learn lifting device operations, read English, and work nights/weekends, with a Florida driver’s license and safety focus. Training and certifications may be pursued as required.