Mechanic II

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE:Mechanic II

EMPLOYMENT STATUS:Regular Full Time

REPORTS TO:Shop Manager

LOCATION:Vineyards of the North Coast

General Description of Duties:

Troubleshoot, repair and service agricultural equipment and vehicles without supervision:

•       Gasoline, propane and Diesel engines.
•       Fuel systems
•       Electrical systems
•       Chassis and brake systems
•       Drive train systems

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform safety inspections on equipment and fix any problems.
• Hook up, inspect, and repair implements.
• Perform welding and fabricating tasks without supervision.
• Order and purchase parts and supplies within spending limits.
• Drive to vineyard locations and perform field services/repairs.
• Safely operate hand and power tools.
• Keep Shop Manager informed of progress on their assigned work.
• Operate a forklift.
• Haul grapes during harvest with any vehicle appropriate with appropriate drivers license.             
• Keep work area clean and safe.
• Operate a steam cleaner.
• Operate service truck and equipment trailer to haul equipment and supplies.
• Flexibility to changing work priorities and hours of work as needed.
• Fabrication of agriculture implements.
• Keep assigned company service truck clean and maintained.
• Must follow all of the company’s safety rules and regulations at all times.
• Other duties as assigned.

Experience and Training:

• Must be able to read and understand service/repair manuals
• Must understand automotive/tractor electrical and be able to read electrical diagrams and repair 6, 12, & 24 volt systems.
• Needs to understand tractor/implement hydraulics.
• Must supply own tools.
• Must have at least a valid Class C driver’s license with no restrictions, unless working on Class A or B vehicles which would require a Class A or B.
• Must be able to follow written and verbal directions.
• Must be able to work safely.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Must be able to lift over 100 lbs.

Other Requirements:

Must be able to work weekends and/or overtime as needed.

This job description is not limited to the duties described and may be subject to change as needed.