Farm Diesel Mechanic

Bethel Farms is a large sod company based in Arcadia, Florida with over 4500 acres of sod production, over 200 employees, and has been family-owned since 1958.
They are seeking a skilled Farm Diesel Mechanic to perform vehicle and equipment maintenance and repairs onsite. This role is ideal for someone with a high level of technical expertise, attention to detail and analytical skillsets who enjoys working in a family oriented and supportive environment.

We offer competitive pay, health, dental, and vision insurance, 401k, PTO, holiday pay, and training. This is a full-time, non-exempt position. Hours are Monday - Friday, 7 am to 5pm with additional time as needed.

Requirements:

• Travel to and from various farm locations to provide maintenance and repairs onsite.

• Reassemble machines and equipment following repair, test operation, and make adjustments as necessary.

• Repair or replace defective parts, using hand tools, welding equipment, grinders, or saws.

• Test and replace electrical components and wiring, using test meters, soldering equipment, and hand tools.

• Drive trucks to haul tools and equipment for on-site repair of large machinery.

• Fabricate new metal parts, using drill presses, and other machine tools.

• Record details of repairs made, parts used, labor required.

• Repair bent or torn sheet metal.

• Clean and lubricate parts.

• Dismantle defective machines for repair, using hand tools.

• Examine and listen to equipment, read inspection reports, and confer with operators to locate and diagnose malfunctions.

• Repair agricultural irrigation, plumbing, and sprinkler systems, e.g. pivots, laterals.

• Maintain, repair, and overhaul farm machinery and vehicles, such as tractors, harvesters, forklifts, and mowers.

• Diagnose and repair automated sod harvesters and mowers.

• Other Duties & Responsibilities as assigned.

Experience:

• 3-5 yrs. heavy duty diesel mechanic experience fixing equipment such as tractors, harvesters, seeders, and sprayers.

• Valid FL driver s license, CDL preferred.

• Must have own tools.

• Certification/licensing preferred.

• Experience with disassembling engine parts, connecting or attaching components, and using hand tools, with a steady hand and good hand-eye coordination.

• Must be familiar with engine components and systems and know how they interact with each other. Experience with disassembling and reassembling major parts for repairs.

• Must be able to lift and move heavy equipment, tools, and parts.

• Must have experience trouble shooting and using diagnostic equipment to find the source of malfunctions when they are difficult to identify.

• Ability to travel up to 75% locally Date posted: 05/09/2025